Scenario 1.1 Alan and Brian Work at a Baseball and Softball Manufacturing

question 6

Multiple Choice

Scenario 1.1
Alan and Brian work at a baseball and softball manufacturing plant. Alan can produce either 10 baseballs or 4 softballs in an hour. Brian can produce either 8 baseballs or 2 softballs in an hour.
-According to Scenario 1.1, Brian has a comparative advantage over Alan in the production of

• A) softballs.
• B) both softballs and baseballs.
• C) neither softballs nor baseballs.
• D) baseballs.
• E) softballs if he makes no more than 2 an hour.

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