Table 3-8
Assume that Kito and Penda can switch between producing baskets and producing birdhouses at a constant rate.

-Refer to Table 3-8.Which of the following points would not be on Kito's production possibilities frontier,based on a 24-hour production period?
A) (1 basket,8 birdhouses)
B) (1.5 baskets,6 birdhouses)
C) (2 baskets,4 birdhouses)
D) (2.5 baskets,3 birdhouses)

Question

Table 3-8
Assume that Kito and Penda can switch between producing baskets and producing birdhouses at a constant rate.
 
-Refer to Table 3-8.Which of the following points would not be on Kito's production possibilities frontier,based on a 24-hour production period?
A) (1 basket,8 birdhouses) 
B) (1.5 baskets,6 birdhouses) 
C) (2 baskets,4 birdhouses) 
D) (2.5 baskets,3 birdhouses)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Kito's production possibilities frontier, to produce 2.5 baskets of goods, he can only produce 2 birdhouses. Therefore, point (2.5 baskets, 3 birdhouses) would not be on his production possibilities frontier.

There is no "best choice" as it is not a question asking for a decision to be made.

Table 3-8 Assume That Kito and Penda Can Switch Between Producing Baskets