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In a month, Carlos can produce a maximum of either 50 bushels of pears or 25 bushels of apples, or any linear combination in between.

Similarly, Diane can produce a maximum of either 24 bushels of pears or 6 bushels of apples, or any linear combination in between.


What is the opportunity cost for Carlos to produce one more bushel of apples in terms of pears? One bushel of apples equals _______ bushels of pears.

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Opportunity cost for Carlos to produce one more bushel of apple in terms of pears is 50/25 bushels = 2 bushels.

One bushel of apple is equal to 2 bushels of pears.

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