Pat has 4 hours to spend either studying for a test or playing a new video game. If Pat spends all of that time studying, Pat can score a 92 on the test. If Pat plays for 1 hour, Pat's test score falls 5 points. For playing a second hour, Pat's score falls by another 7 points. Playing for a third hour will lower Pat's score by another 10 points. Refer to the information above. The opportunity cost of playing video games:
A) decreases the longer Pat plays.
B) increases the longer Pat plays.
C) is greater than the value of earning a higher grade on the test.
D) is equal to the value of earning a higher grade on the test.

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The opportunity cost increases the longer Pat plays because each additional hour of playing results in a larger decrease in the test score.

Pat Has 4 Hours to Spend Either Studying for a Test