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Jerry has $50 to spend at the electronics store. He sees two movies that he wants that are $15 each. There is also a video game that he wants that costs $45. Which statement best describes the opportunity costs and benefits of buying the movies? Select the best answer from the choices provided.

The opportunity cost is $30; the benefit is the hours of entertainment from the movies.
The opportunity cost is that he cannot afford the game; the benefit is that he saved $45.
The opportunity cost is $30; the benefit is that he still has $20.
The opportunity cost is that he cannot afford the game; the benefit is that he has the two movies.

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i think it is selection a on plato

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I believe it'd be d.. I'm not quite sure..D makes the most sense to me..
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