Answer: 5th option
Opportunity cost is the next-best alternative in terms of value is foregone since some other opportunity is chosen. Either B or C would be the opportunity cost here since these are not chosen but the brand A is chosen. The value of each alternative is not just its cost $10 but the value of satisfaction is also to be counted, which is not mentioned here.
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