Table 3-4
Brenda and Eric run a business that involves setting up and testing computers. The following table applies.

-Refer to Table 3-4.Which of these points would not be on Brenda's production possibilities frontier,based on a 40-hour week and assuming Brenda can switch between setting up and testing computers at a constant rate?
A)(60 computers tested, 0 computers set-up)
B)(30 computers tested, 40 computers set-up)
C)(12 computers tested, 60 computers set-up)
D)(6 computers tested, 72 computers set-up)

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Table 3-4
Brenda and Eric run a business that involves setting up and testing computers. The following table applies.
 
-Refer to Table 3-4.Which of these points would not be on Brenda's production possibilities frontier,based on a 40-hour week and assuming Brenda can switch between setting up and testing computers at a constant rate?
A)(60 computers tested, 0 computers set-up) 
B)(30 computers tested, 40 computers set-up) 
C)(12 computers tested, 60 computers set-up) 
D)(6 computers tested, 72 computers set-up)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Based on the production possibilities frontier provided in the table, Brenda cannot produce 12 computers tested and 60 computers set-up in a 40-hour week. This point is outside of her production possibilities frontier, which means it is not possible for her to achieve this level of production with her current resources and technology. Therefore, C is the correct answer.

Table 3-4 Brenda and Eric Run a Business That Involves Setting Up