-Refer to the Above Figure

question 270

Multiple Choice

-Refer to the above figure. Mario is self-sufficient and so is Mia. Each produces 6 dishes of pasta and 4 pizzas. Mario and Mia decide to specialize and trade. After they have specialized and traded, compared to the initial situation, Mia's opportunity cost of pasta has ________ and Mario's opportunity cost of a pizza has ________.

• A) decreased; decreased
• B) decreased; increased
• C) increased; increased
• D) increased; decreased

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Definitions:

Coupling Ratio

in engineering, refers to the relationship between the input and output of a system, such as in transformers or gear ratios.

Fluid Couplings

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Torque Converter

A fluid coupling device that is used to transfer rotating power from a prime mover, like an engine, to a rotating driven load.

Vortex Flow

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