Money is a productive asset. its opportunity cost is:
a)the time value of money.
b)valuation.
c)inflation.
d)replacement cost.
e)depreciation.

The correct answer is A. The time value of money.

Explanation:

In economic theory, the temporary value of money is intended to represent the idea that a dollar of today is worth more than a dollar of the future, even after adjusting for inflation, because a dollar can now generate interest or other returns up to moment in which the dollar of the future is received. This theory is based on the calculation of present or current value.

you will have $2593.74 in 10 years if you set aside $1,000 at 10%

you will have $9321.91 in 20 years if you set aside $2000 at 8%

you will have $1469.32 in 5 years if you set aside $1000 at 8%

you will have $1296.87 in 10 years if you set aside $500 at 10%

you will have $239.66 in 15 years if you set aside $100 at 6%

you will have $4660.96 in 20 years if you set aside $1000 at 8%