Use the Following to Answer Questions: Table: Production Possibilities for the United

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Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions: Table: Production Possibilities for the United States and Mexico $$\begin{array} { l c c } \hline & \text { Corn (millions of tons) } & \text { Potatoes (millions of tons) } \\\hline \text { United States } & 50 & 10 \\\text { Mexico } & 40 & 5 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-(Table: Production Possibilities for the United States and Mexico) According to the table on production possibilities for the United States and Mexico, Mexico has an absolute advantage in ________ and a comparative advantage in _________.

• A) neither good; corn
• B) corn; potatoes
• C) potatoes; corn
• D) neither good; potatoes

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Definitions:

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' equity, also known as shareholders' equity, reflects the ownership value remaining in a company after all liabilities are deducted from total assets.

Noncontrolling Interest

The portion of equity interest in a subsidiary not owned by the parent company, reflecting minority shareholders' ownership.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, often receiving dividends before common shareholders.

Noncontrolling Interest

Represents the equity interest in a portion of a subsidiary's net assets that is not attributable directly or indirectly to the parent company.