Homer and Teddy Are Stranded on a Desert Island

question 124

Multiple Choice

Homer and Teddy are stranded on a desert island.To feed themselves each day they can either catch fish or pick fruit.In a day,Teddy could pick 60 pieces of fruit or catch 20 fish.Homer could pick 100 pieces of fruit or catch 150 fish.Which of the following is correct?

• A) Homer has a comparative advantage in catching fish and Teddy has a comparative advantage in picking fruit.
• B) Homer has a comparative advantage in picking fruit and Teddy has a comparative advantage in catching fish.
• C) Homer has a comparative advantage in both catching fish and picking fruit.
• D) Teddy has a comparative advantage in both catching fish and picking fruit.

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