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Emma is trying to decide whether to buy a new laptop. As a student, she has a budget and wants to make sure this is the right financial decision. Which question should she ask herself in determining the opportunity cost of this purchase?

What will I have to sacrifice if I buy this laptop?
Can I use credit to buy this laptop?
Do I need this laptop for my studies?
Is there a less costly alternative to buying this laptop?

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What will I have to sacrifice if I buy this laptop?

Opportunity cost is the value of the next-best alternative you give up when making a choice, so asking what you must sacrifice directly identifies that cost.