If the nation depicted in Table 2.2 is producing at combination E, the opportunity cost of producing the tenth unit of consumer good is: A 1 unit of capital good. B C D E zero unit of capital good. 6 units of capital goods. 4 units of capital goods. 10 units of capital goods. Given below is the production possibilities schedule for capital goods and consumer goods. Table 2.2 Production Possibilities Schedule Combination Capital Goods Consumer Goods 10

If the nation depicted in Table 2.2 is producing at combination E, the opportunity cost of producing the tenth unit of consumer good is: A 1 unit of capital good. B C D E zero unit of capital good. 6 units of capital goods. 4 units of capital goods. 10 units of capital goods. Given below is the production possibilities schedule for capital goods and consumer goods. Table 2.2 Production Possibilities Schedule Combination Capital Goods Consumer Goods 10

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