Table 3-1
Assume that Andia and Zardia can switch between producing wheat and producing beef at a constant rate.

-Refer to Table 3-1.Assume that Andia and Zardia each has 60 minutes available.If each person spends all his time producing the good in which he has a comparative advantage,then total production is
A) 3 bushels of wheat and 6 pounds of beef.
B) 3.5 bushels of wheat and 5.5 pounds of beef.
C) 4 bushels of wheat and 5 pounds of beef.
D) 7 bushels of wheat and 11 pounds of beef.

Question

Table 3-1
Assume that Andia and Zardia can switch between producing wheat and producing beef at a constant rate.
 
-Refer to Table 3-1.Assume that Andia and Zardia each has 60 minutes available.If each person spends all his time producing the good in which he has a comparative advantage,then total production is
A) 3 bushels of wheat and 6 pounds of beef. 
B) 3.5 bushels of wheat and 5.5 pounds of beef. 
C) 4 bushels of wheat and 5 pounds of beef. 
D) 7 bushels of wheat and 11 pounds of beef.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct answer is based on the assumption that each person specializes in the good for which they have a comparative advantage, maximizing total production.

Table 3-1 Assume That Andia and Zardia Can Switch Between Producing Wheat