Table 3-3
Assume that Japan and Korea can switch between producing cars and producing airplanes at a constant rate.
-Refer to Table 3-3.Assume that Japan and Korea each has 2400 hours available.If each country divides its time equally between the production of cars and airplanes,then total production is
A)40 cars and 8 airplanes.
B)64 cars and 16 airplanes.
C)80 cars and 16 airplanes.
D)128 cars and 32 airplanes.

Question

Table 3-3
Assume that Japan and Korea can switch between producing cars and producing airplanes at a constant rate. 
-Refer to Table 3-3.Assume that Japan and Korea each has 2400 hours available.If each country divides its time equally between the production of cars and airplanes,then total production is
A)40 cars and 8 airplanes. 
B)64 cars and 16 airplanes. 
C)80 cars and 16 airplanes. 
D)128 cars and 32 airplanes.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If Japan and Korea each have 2400 hours and divide their time equally, they each spend 1200 hours on cars and 1200 hours on airplanes. Assuming the production rates allow for 32 cars and 8 airplanes per 1200 hours, the total production would be 64 cars and 16 airplanes.

Table 3-3 Assume That Japan and Korea Can Switch Between Producing Cars