Homer and Teddy Are Stranded on a Desert Island

question 35

Multiple Choice

Homer and Teddy are stranded on a desert island. To feed themselves each day they can either catch fish or pick fruit. In a day, Teddy could pick 60 pieces of fruit or catch 20 fish. Homer could pick 100 pieces of fruit or catch 150 fish. Which of the following is CORRECT?

• A) Homer has a comparative advantage in catching fish and Teddy has a comparative advantage in picking fruit.
• B) Homer has a comparative advantage in picking fruit and Teddy has a comparative advantage in catching fish.
• C) Homer has a comparative advantage in both catching fish and picking fruit.
• D) Teddy has a comparative advantage in both catching fish and picking fruit.