Table 3-4
Assume that Andrea and Paul can switch between producing wheat and producing beef at a constant rate.
-Refer to Table 3-4. Which of the following combinations of wheat and beef could Paul not produce in one 8-hour day?
A)13 bushels of wheat and 60 pounds of beef
B)20 bushels of wheat and 30 pounds of beef
C)20 bushels of wheat and 20 pounds of beef
D)25 bushels of wheat and 15 pounds of beef

Question

Table 3-4
Assume that Andrea and Paul can switch between producing wheat and producing beef at a constant rate. 
-Refer to Table 3-4. Which of the following combinations of wheat and beef could Paul not produce in one 8-hour day?
A)13 bushels of wheat and 60 pounds of beef 
B)20 bushels of wheat and 30 pounds of beef 
C)20 bushels of wheat and 20 pounds of beef 
D)25 bushels of wheat and 15 pounds of beef

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

From the table, we can see that in 8 hours, Paul can produce 15 bushels of wheat and 30 pounds of beef or 30 bushels of wheat and 0 pounds of beef. Therefore, he cannot produce 13 bushels of wheat and 60 pounds of beef in one 8-hour day.

Table 3-4 Assume That Andrea and Paul Can Switch Between Producing Wheat