During the winter break, sam decides to go for a skiing vacation in aspen instead of taking piano lessons. the opportunity cost of the skiing vacation is the:

When Sam chooses a vacation over a learning experience, his opportunity cost is the loss of skill development, with the potential for long-term gain. If we assume that Sam is equally good at playing the piano and skiing, his chances of garnering a return on investment as a piano player outdistance his chances of gaining any ROI as a professional skiier.