SOLUTION: Amber would like to go on the field trip this Saturday. However, she was scheduled to work 10 hours and she makes $8.50 an hour. Additionally, the field trip activity fee was $30

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Question 1169160: Amber would like to go on the field trip this Saturday. However, she was scheduled to
work 10 hours and she makes $8.50 an hour. Additionally, the field trip activity fee was
$30. What is her opportunity cost to go on the field trip? Can it be solved ASAP
Found 2 solutions by timofer, ikleyn:
Answer by timofer(108) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If she works on the Saturday, 10%2Ahours%2A8.5%28dollars%2Fhour%29=850 dollars. That's her gross income for working.

If she attends the field trip instead, then spend $30.

Does that help?

Answer by ikleyn(52933) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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10*8.50 + 30 = 85 + 30 = 115 dollars.    ANSWER

Solved.

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