Table 3-7
Assume that the farmer and the rancher can switch between producing meat and producing potatoes at a constant rate.

-Refer to Table 3-7. Which of the following combinations of meat and potatoes could the rancher not produce in 24 hours?
A)5 pounds of meat and 1 pounds of potatoes.
B)2 pounds of meat and 2 pounds of potatoes.
C)1 pounds of meat and 3 pounds of potatoes.
D)4 pounds of meat and 1 pound of potatoes.

Question

Table 3-7
Assume that the farmer and the rancher can switch between producing meat and producing potatoes at a constant rate.
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-Refer to Table 3-7. Which of the following combinations of meat and potatoes could the rancher not produce in 24 hours?
A)5 pounds of meat and 1 pounds of potatoes. 
B)2 pounds of meat and 2 pounds of potatoes. 
C)1 pounds of meat and 3 pounds of potatoes. 
D)4 pounds of meat and 1 pound of potatoes.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the table, the maximum amount of potatoes that the rancher can produce in 24 hours is 8 pounds if he produces no meat. If he produces 1 pound of meat, his potato production will decrease to 6 pounds. Therefore, the rancher cannot produce 1 pound of meat and 3 pounds of potatoes in 24 hours as the total exceeds his maximum potato production capacity.

Table 3-7 Assume That the Farmer and the Rancher Can Switch Between