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Opportunity cost is defined as:

A The monetary cost of a decision
B The value of the next best alternative foregone when making a choice
C Total expenses
D Sunk costs

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Opportunity cost: the value of the best alternative sacrificed. It includes implicit costs (foregone earnings) not just explicit monetary outlays.

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