Scenario 3-1 ​

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Scenario 3-1
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In country A a worker who works 40 hours can produce 200 pounds of rice or 100 pounds of broccoli. In country B a worker who works 40 hours can produce 160 pounds of rice or 120 pounds of broccoli.
-Refer to Scenario 3-1. Which country, if either, has an absolute advantage producing rice? Defend your answer.

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