David Takes 10 Minutes to Process a Customer,and 20 Minutes

question 138

Multiple Choice

David takes 10 minutes to process a customer,and 20 minutes to stock the shelves.Danny takes 15 minutes to process a customer,and 15 minutes to stock the shelves.Which of the following statements is true?

• A) David has an absolute advantage in performing both tasks.
• B) Danny has an absolute advantage in performing both tasks.
• C) David has a comparative advantage in processing customers but not in stocking shelves.
• D) Danny has a comparative advantage in processing customers but not in stocking shelves.
• E) Danny has a comparative advantage in processing customers and in stocking shelves.

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Definitions:

Sieve Elements

Specialized cells in the phloem of vascular plants that are involved in the transport of sugars and nutrients.

Sink Cells

Cells that act as a metabolic or storage sink, usually absorbing and storing nutrients transported from source cells in an organism.

Source Cells

Cells that provide or have the potential to provide necessary components or functions for repair or growth, often referring to stem cells.

Humus

Organic component of soil formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant materials by soil microorganisms.