Question

which scenario is the best example of an opportunity cost?

a computer company issues a recall on its tablets.
a computer company produces fewer laptops to meet tablet demand.
a computer company reduces the price on last years models.
a computer company stops making computers with cd/dvd drives.

Explanation:

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Define opportunity cost

Opportunity cost is the value of the next best alternative given up when making a choice.

Analyze the choices

• Option 1: A recall represents a corrective action and financial loss, not a trade-off between two choices.
• Option 2: Producing fewer laptops to make more tablets directly shows a trade-off where the foregone laptop production is the opportunity cost of meeting tablet demand.
• Option 3: Reducing prices is a pricing strategy to clear inventory.
• Option 4: Stopping production of obsolete technology is a product lifecycle decision, not a direct trade-off of resources between two active alternatives.

Identify the best example

Option 2 represents a clear trade-off where choosing one alternative (tablets) results in giving up another (laptops).
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<mcq-option>A computer company issues a recall on its tablets.</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>A computer company produces fewer laptops to meet tablet demand.</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>A computer company reduces the price on last year's models.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>A computer company stops making computers with CD/DVD drives.</mcq-option>
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Define opportunity cost

Opportunity cost is the value of the next best alternative given up when making a choice.

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• Option 2: Producing fewer laptops to make more tablets directly shows a trade-off where the foregone laptop production is the opportunity cost of meeting tablet demand.
• Option 3: Reducing prices is a pricing strategy to clear inventory.
• Option 4: Stopping production of obsolete technology is a product lifecycle decision, not a direct trade-off of resources between two active alternatives.

Identify the best example

Option 2 represents a clear trade-off where choosing one alternative (tablets) results in giving up another (laptops).
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<mcq-option>A computer company issues a recall on its tablets.</mcq-option>
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<mcq-option>A computer company stops making computers with CD/DVD drives.</mcq-option>
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