Table 3-6
Assume that Hilda and Carlos can switch between producing quilts and producing dresses at a constant rate.

-Refer to Table 3-6.Assume that Hilda and Carlos each has 90 hours available.Originally,each person divided their time equally between the production of quilts and dresses.Now,each person spends all their time producing the good in which they have a comparative advantage.As a result,the total output of dresses increased by
A) 3.5.
B) 4.5.
C) 5.5.
D) 9.

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Table 3-6
Assume that Hilda and Carlos can switch between producing quilts and producing dresses at a constant rate.
 
-Refer to Table 3-6.Assume that Hilda and Carlos each has 90 hours available.Originally,each person divided their time equally between the production of quilts and dresses.Now,each person spends all their time producing the good in which they have a comparative advantage.As a result,the total output of dresses increased by
A) 3.5. 
B) 4.5. 
C) 5.5. 
D) 9.

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The Answer of Table 3-6
Assume that Hilda and Carlos can switch between producing quilts and producing dresses at a constant rate.
 
-Refer to Table 3-6.Assume that Hilda and Carlos each has 90 hours available.Originally,each person divided their time equally between the production of quilts and dresses.Now,each person spends all their time producing the good in which they have a comparative advantage.As a result,the total output of dresses increased by
A) 3.5. 
B) 4.5. 
C) 5.5. 
D) 9.

Table 3-6 Assume That Hilda and Carlos Can Switch Between Producing Quilts