Janis Mows the Lawn in 1 Hour and Types a Paper

question 148

Multiple Choice

Janis mows the lawn in 1 hour and types a paper in 1 hour.Kristen mows the lawn in 2 hours and types a paper in 2 hours.Which of the following statements is true?

• A)Kristen has an absolute advantage in typing and a comparative advantage in mowing.
• B)Janis has an absolute advantage in both activities and a comparative advantage in typing.
• C)Janis has an absolute advantage in both activities and a comparative advantage in mowing.
• D)The opportunity cost of mowing the lawn is greater for Kristen than it is for Janis.
• E)Neither Janis nor Kristen would gain from specialization.

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A fault in which the hanging wall moves down relative to the footwall.

Reverse Fault

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