Question

You are trying to decide whether to pay a house painter $400 or do the work yourself. It would be rational to hire a house painter if

A. you worked some extra hours last month and your paycheck was $400 larger than usual.
B. the last time you painted your house, you saved the money and did it yourself.
C. the painters can do it more quickly than you can.
D. the opportunity cost of doing it yourself is more than $400.

Answer 1

Answer: D. the opportunity cost of doing it yourself is more than $400.

Explanation: I would think that one sounds correct

Answer 2

Answer: I think it'll be D

Explanation: because if it cost more than $400 to do it yourself, you might as well hire a painter which will be cheaper.