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The transformation curve slopes indicate that

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The transformation curve slopes indicate that

A.

Opportunity cost of producing one commodity for another

B.

Opportunity cost of producing two commodities at a time

C.

Sales of the plants to other investors

D.

Decrease in the cost of production

Correct answer is A

The transformation curve shows the amount of commodity X that the economy has to give up to obtain an additional unit of commodity Y (and vice versa). It simply shows the opportunity cost of producing one thing against another (the forgone alternative to get something else).