Suppose That a Worker in Country a Can Produce Either

question 85

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a worker in Country A can produce either 25 bananas or 5 tomatoes each year. Country A has 200 workers. Suppose a worker in Country B can produce either 18 bananas or 6 tomatoes each year. Country B has 400 workers. The opportunity cost of one tomato is:

• A) lower in Country A than Country B.
• B) higher in Country A than Country B.
• C) the same in both countries.
• D) impossible to calculate without more information.

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Definitions:

Product Differentiation

The marketing and production strategy of making a product distinguishable from other similar products in the market by emphasizing its unique features.

Monopolistic Competitor

A monopolistic competitor refers to a market structure in which many companies sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for significant differentiation and some degree of market power.

Product Differentiation

the process of distinguishing a product or service from others, to make it more attractive to a particular target market.

Peak Efficiency

The highest level of performance or productivity that a system, device, or organization can achieve under ideal circumstances.