Understanding Opportunity Cost: A Shopping Dilemma

Jun 26, 2025

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Explore the concept of opportunity cost through a simple shopping scenario where a choice between a skateboard and a sword had to be made due to budget constraints. Discover the value of what was foregone in decision-making.

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Understanding Opportunity Cost: A Shopping Dilemma

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Opportunity Cost By Kent
One day I went to the store.
And I wanted to get a skateboard and a sword but I had $2.00 and the sword and skateboard cost $2.00 each.
So I picked the skateboard.
What was my opportunity cost
The Sword

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