Suppose That a Worker in Boatland Can Produce Either 5

question 10

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a worker in Boatland can produce either 5 units of wheat or 25 units of fish per year,and a worker in Farmland can produce either 25 units of wheat or 5 units of fish per year.There are 30 workers in each country.No trade occurs between the two countries.Boatland produces and consumes 75 units of wheat and 375 units of fish per year while Farmland produces and consumes 375 units of wheat and 75 units of fish per year.If trade were to occur,Boatland would trade 90 units of fish to Farmland in exchange for 80 units of wheat.If Boatland now completely specializes in fish production,how many units of fish could it now consume along with the 80 units of imported wheat?

• A)490 units
• B)500 units
• C)610 units
• D)660 units

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Definitions:

Zygomatic

Pertaining to the zygomatic bone or zygoma, which is a part of the skull that forms the prominence of the cheek.

Lacrimal

Pertaining to tears or the tear system, including glands and ducts involved in tear production and drainage.

Ethmoid

A porous bone located between the eyes and forming part of the nasal cavities, contributing to the structure of the face and protection of the brain.

Sacral Hiatus

An opening at the base of the spine in the sacral bone, through which nerves and membranes can pass.