In a Single Year, the Netherlands Can Raise 100 Tons

question 24

Essay

In a single year, the Netherlands can raise 100 tons of beef or produce 1,000 boxes of tulips.In the same growing season, Belgium can raise 50 tons of beef or produce 750 boxes of tulips.At which of these prices will trade occur between the two countries?
A.One ton of beef costs 20 boxes of tulips.
B.One ton of beef costs 5 boxes of tulips.
C.One ton of beef costs 12 boxes of tulips.
D.One ton of beef costs 8 boxes of tulips.

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