Question

Groomin Bathing Linda Sand 60 20 25 50 Linda and Sandy own The Pretty Puppy, a dog grooming salon. Table 9-1 lists the number of dogs Linda and Sandy can each bathe and groom in one week. Refer to Table 9-1. Which of the following is true? A) Sandy's opportunity cost of dog grooming is lower than Linda's. B) Sandy's opportunity cost of dog grooming and dog bathing are both higher than Linda's. Linda has a higher opportunity cost of dog bathing than Sandy. D) Sandy has a higher opportunity cost of dog grooming than Linda.

Answer 1

Among the statements given option A ie Sandy's opportunity cost of dog grooming is lower than Linda's. is the correct option

Explanation

The matrix is given is as follows

                      Bathing           Grooming

Linda                  60                    20

Sandy                50                    25

Sandy's opportunity cost of grooming one dog is bathing of 2 dogs, (50/25), whereas Linda's opportunity cost of grooming one dog is bathing 3 dogs (60/20). Hence, Sandy's opportunity cost of dog grooming is lower than Linda's.