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Jordan is deciding whether to attend a concert. The ticket costs $50. Jordan values the enjoyment of the concert at $120. The only other option for the evening is to go to dinner with friends, which would cost $30 but provide $70 worth of enjoyment. Match each economic concept to its correct value based on Jordan's situation.
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