Answer the question on the basis of the following production possibilities tables for two countries, North Cantina and South Cantina.     North Cantina Production Possibilities A B C D E F Capital Goods 5 4 3 2 1 0 Consumer Goods 0 10 18 24 28 30     South Cantina Production Possibilities A B C D E F Capital Goods 5 4 3 2 1 0 Consumer Goods 0 8 15 21 25 27   Refer to the tables. If North Cantina is producing at production alternative A, the opportunity cost of the first unit of consumer goods will be   Multiple Choice   1/5 of a unit of capital goods.   1 unit of capital goods.   5 units of capital goods.   1/10 of a unit of capital goods..

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Answer the question on the basis of the following production possibilities tables for two countries, North Cantina and South Cantina.

 

  North Cantina Production Possibilities
A B C D E F
Capital Goods 5 4 3 2 1 0
Consumer Goods 0 10 18 24 28 30

 

  South Cantina Production Possibilities
A B C D E F
Capital Goods 5 4 3 2 1 0
Consumer Goods 0 8 15 21 25 27

 

Refer to the tables. If North Cantina is producing at production alternative A, the opportunity cost of the first unit of consumer goods will be

 

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    1/5 of a unit of capital goods.
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    1 unit of capital goods.
  •  
    5 units of capital goods.
  •  
    1/10 of a unit of capital goods..
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