Table 3-11
Assume that Max and Min can switch between producing mittens and producing hats at a constant rate.

-Refer to Table 3-11. Assume that Max and Min each has 36 labor hours available. If each person divides his/her time equally between the production of mittens and hats, then total production is
A)18 mittens and 6 hats.
B)18 mittens and 7.5 hats.
C)16 mittens and 12 hats.
D)36 mittens and 15 hats.

Question

Table 3-11
Assume that Max and Min can switch between producing mittens and producing hats at a constant rate.
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-Refer to Table 3-11. Assume that Max and Min each has 36 labor hours available. If each person divides his/her time equally between the production of mittens and hats, then total production is
A)18 mittens and 6 hats. 
B)18 mittens and 7.5 hats. 
C)16 mittens and 12 hats. 
D)36 mittens and 15 hats.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If Max and Min each have 36 labor hours and divide their time equally, they spend 18 hours on each product. Assuming the production rate is consistent, the total production would be 18 mittens and 7.5 hats.

Table 3-11 Assume That Max and Min Can Switch Between Producing Mittens