11. A family have inherited £15,000 from a long lost aunt. They are weighing up whether to buy a new car or go on a trip to Australia for a month. They decide to go to Australia. The opportunity cost of this decision is a) the cost of going to Australia. b) the cost of a buying a new car. c) the benefits of going to Australia. d) the benefits of having a new car.

11. A family have inherited £15,000 from a long lost aunt. They are weighing up whether to buy a new car or go on a trip to Australia for a month. They decide to go to Australia. The opportunity cost of this decision is a) the cost of going to Australia. b) the cost of a buying a new car. c) the benefits of going to Australia. d) the benefits of having a new car.

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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