If Jane is five times more productive than Sally when working on the computer and three times more productive than Sally when doing accounting tasks,it is correct to state that
A)Jane has an absolute advantage in both accounting and computers when compared to Sally.
B)Sally has a comparative advantage in computers.
C)Sally has an absolute advantage in leisure.
D)Sally should not be employed.

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Jane's higher productivity in both tasks compared to Sally indicates she has an absolute advantage in both areas. Comparative advantage and suggestions about employment are not directly inferred from the given productivity ratios.

If Jane Is Five Times More Productive Than Sally When