Refer to Figure 6.2. Along budget constraint AC, the opportunity cost of one beer is

A) 1/4 of a gardenburger.
B) 1 gardenburger.
C) 2 gardenburgers.
D) changing as Mr. Lingle moves down his budget constraint.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision. It represents the benefits an individual, investor, or business misses out on when choosing one alternative over another.

Budget Constraint

The limit on the consumption bundles that a consumer can afford given their income and the prices of goods and services.

Gardenburger

A brand of vegetarian burgers made from a variety of vegetables and grains.