Figure 3-5 the Graph Below Represents the Various Combinations of Cars

question 109

Multiple Choice

Figure 3-5 The graph below represents the various combinations of cars and corn that Country A could produce in a given month. (On the vertical axis, corn is measured in bushels.)

-Refer to Figure 3-5.Suppose Country B is willing to trade 40 bushels of corn to Country A for each car that Country A produces and sends to Country B.Which of the following combinations of cars and corn could Country A then consume,assuming Country A specializes in car production?

• A)2 cars and 240 bushels of corn
• B)3 cars and 220 bushels of corn
• C)4 cars and 200 bushels of corn
• D)5 cars and 140 bushels of corn

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Simplification (Simp)

A logical operation that breaks down complex arguments or propositions into simpler components.

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A principle in logic where a statement applies to all members of a category or class.

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