Question

Roberto is considering attending a concert. He estimates the ticket price will be $94, and the cost of driving to the concert and parking will total an additional $21. In order to attend the concert, Roberto will have to take time off from his part-time job. He estimates that he will lose 4 hours at work, at a wage of $12.72 per hour.What is Roberto's opportunity cost of attending the concert

Answer 1

$166.08

Explanation: Take $94, add $21, giving you $115, then take $12.77 ( his hourly rate at work ) and if he loses 4 hours of work, take 4 multiply it by $12.77, which gives you $51.08, then add that to $115, which equals $166.08.