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Answer 1

None of the options shows an alternative Tina has, a real alternative would be a credit card and cash ($190)

In economics, an alternative is an element that replaces or substitutes another. For an element to be considered an alternative it needs:

• To belong to the same category or have the same function.
• To be possible for the user to replace the first element using the alternative.

Based on this, let's analyze each of the options:

• Jacket and $100: These are not alternatives because Tina wants a jacket and this product cannot be replaced with money as money will not protect Tina from cold weather.

• Shoes and a jacket: These are not alternatives because Tina wants the two products not only one.

• Credit card and $100: These would be alternatives if the total cost was $100. However, using a credit card Tina can pay for both products but using $100 she can only pay for one of the products.

Therefore, the options do not present alternatives; but one valid alternative is a credit card and $190.

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