The Figures Below Depict the Production Possibilities Frontiers (PPFs) for Two

question 86

Multiple Choice

The figures below depict the production possibilities frontiers (PPFs) for two people who can allocate the same amount of time between making pizzas and making stromboli. Refer to these figures to answer the questions that follow.

-Based on the figures,which statement about comparative advantage is true?

• A) Jim has a comparative advantage in the production of stromboli because his opportunity cost is lower.
• B) Jim has a comparative advantage in the production of stromboli because his opportunity cost is higher.
• C) Jim has a comparative advantage in the production of pizzas because his opportunity cost is lower.
• D) Jim has a comparative advantage in the production of pizzas because his opportunity cost is higher.
• E) Jim has a comparative advantage in the production of both pizzas and stromboli.

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Definitions:

Reproductively Isolated

A state in which different groups of organisms can no longer interbreed and produce fertile offspring, leading to speciation.

Fertile Offspring

Offspring that are capable of reproducing, indicating successful genetic combination and viability.

Species

A fundamental category in biological taxonomy, defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring.

Evolution

The method through which various types of living beings are believed to have evolved and varied from their early ancestors over the Earth's history.