Suppose an American Worker Can Make 20 Pairs of Shoes

Multiple Choice

Suppose an American worker can make 20 pairs of shoes or grow 100 apples per day. On the other hand, a Canadian worker can produce 10 pairs of shoes or grow 20 apples per day. The opportunity cost for the United States is:

A) 5 apples for each pair of shoes.
B) 5 pairs of shoes for each apple.
C) 1/55 apple for each pair of shoes.
D) 1 pair of shoes for every 2 apples.