Homer and Teddy Are Stranded on a Desert Island

question 8

Multiple Choice

Homer and Teddy are stranded on a desert island. To feed themselves each day they can either catch fish or pick fruit. In a day, Teddy could pick 60 pieces of fruit or catch 20 fish. Homer could pick 100 pieces of fruit or catch 150 fish. Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)Homer has an absolute advantage in picking fruit and Teddy has an absolute advantage in catching fish.
• B)Teddy has an absolute advantage in both catching fish and picking fruit.
• C)Homer has an absolute advantage in catching fish and Teddy has an absolute advantage in picking fruit.
• D)Homer has an absolute advantage in both catching fish and picking fruit.

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