Table 3-8
Assume that England and Spain can switch between producing cheese and producing bread at a constant rate.

-Refer to Table 3-8. Which of the following combinations of cheese and bread could England not produce in 24 hours?
A)5 units of cheese and 3 units of bread.
B)6 units of cheese and 4 units of bread.
C)8 units of cheese and 3 units of bread.
D)7 units of cheese and 2 units of bread.

Question

Table 3-8
Assume that England and Spain can switch between producing cheese and producing bread at a constant rate.
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-Refer to Table 3-8. Which of the following combinations of cheese and bread could England not produce in 24 hours?
A)5 units of cheese and 3 units of bread. 
B)6 units of cheese and 4 units of bread. 
C)8 units of cheese and 3 units of bread. 
D)7 units of cheese and 2 units of bread.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Table 3-8, England can produce 4 units of cheese and 6 units of bread or 6 units of cheese and 3 units of bread in 24 hours. However, 8 units of cheese and 3 units of bread would require England to produce more cheese than they are capable of producing in 24 hours. Therefore, option C is not possible for England.

Table 3-8 Assume That England and Spain Can Switch Between Producing Cheese