Question

options benefits opportunity costs
work 1 hour 1 hour’s pay 1 hour of study or recreation time
work 2 hours 2 hours pay 2 hours of study or recreation time
work 3 hours 3 hours pay 3 hours of study or recreation time
work 4 hours 4 hours pay 4 hours of study or recreation time
work 5 hours 5 hours pay 5 hours of study or recreation time
jed has one hour available after school each weekday. the rest of the afternoon is taken up by other activities. he is evaluating what to do with those 5 hours.
according to the chart, which option has the least benefit?
a working 1 hour
b working 2 hours
c working 4 hours
d working 5 hours

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the Benefits Column

Look at the "Benefits" column in the table. The benefits for each option are: Work 1 Hour - 1 hour’s pay, Work 2 Hours - 2 hours’ pay, Work 4 Hours - 4 hours’ pay, Work 5 Hours - 5 hours’ pay.

Step2: Compare the Benefits

Compare the amounts of pay (benefits) for each option. 1 hour’s pay is less than 2, 4, or 5 hours’ pay. So the option with the least benefit is working 1 hour.

Answer:

A. working 1 hour