Question

production possibilities for sabrinas soccer
combination soccer balls soccer nets
a 10 0
b 8 1
c 6 2
d 4 3
e 2 4
f 0 5
which statement correctly explains the chart?
the opportunity cost of producing one soccer net is eight soccer balls
the opportunity cost of producing two soccer nets is two soccer balls
the opportunity cost of producing two soccer balls is one soccer net
the opportunity cost of producing four soccer balls is three soccer nets

Explanation:

1. Calculate opportunity cost between combinations: Moving from one combination to the next, giving up 2 soccer balls gains 1 soccer net, so opportunity cost of 1 net = 2 balls, and opportunity cost of 2 balls = 1 net.
2. Evaluate each option:

• Option 1: Incorrect (1 net costs 2, not 8 balls)
• Option 2: Incorrect (2 nets cost 4, not 2 balls)
• Option 3: Correct (2 balls cost 1 net, matches the trade-off)
• Option 4: Incorrect (4 balls cost 2, not 3 nets)

Answer:

The opportunity cost of producing two soccer balls is one soccer net.