If Toni Has an Absolute Advantage in Both Sewing and Ironing

question 68

Multiple Choice

If Toni has an absolute advantage in both sewing and ironing when compared to Tom,then

• A) they might benefit from trading, but we need more information to determine in which task they should specialize.
• B) neither Toni nor Tom can benefit from trading with each other.
• C) Toni should specialize in sewing, and Tom should specialize in ironing.
• D) Toni cannot benefit from trading with Tom, but Tom can benefit from trading with Toni.
• E) Tom cannot benefit from trading with Toni, but Toni can benefit from trading with Tom.

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Definitions:

Lactate Ion

The lactate ion is a negatively charged molecule (anion) produced by the loss of a hydrogen atom from lactic acid, commonly formed during anaerobic respiration.

Lactic Acid

A natural organic acid present in milk and produced in the muscles during intense activity.

Blood Ph

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the blood, typically maintaining around 7.35 to 7.45, making it slightly basic.

Hydrogen Ions

Positively charged ions (H+) that form when a hydrogen atom loses its electron, crucial in acid-base chemistry.