(Table: Cooking time) The table provides data on how long it takes Marla and Jason to cook lasagna and cook chicken curry.
Which statement explains who has a comparative advantage in cooking chicken curry?

A)Marla because she has a lower opportunity cost than Jason.
B)Jason because he has a lower opportunity cost than Marla.
C)Marla because she can cook lasagna faster than Jason.
D)Jason because he can cook lasagna faster than Marla.

Question

(Table: Cooking time) The table provides data on how long it takes Marla and Jason to cook lasagna and cook chicken curry.
Which statement explains who has a comparative advantage in cooking chicken curry?
 
A)Marla because she has a lower opportunity cost than Jason. 
B)Jason because he has a lower opportunity cost than Marla. 
C)Marla because she can cook lasagna faster than Jason. 
D)Jason because he can cook lasagna faster than Marla.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To determine who has a comparative advantage, we need to look at the opportunity cost of producing each dish. Jason would take 60 minutes to cook both lasagna and chicken curry, whereas Marla would take 70 minutes to cook both dishes. Therefore, Jason has a lower opportunity cost in cooking chicken curry compared to Marla.

(Table: Cooking Time) the Table Provides Data on How Long