Suppose That a Worker in Country a Can Make Either

question 49

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a worker in Country A can make either 25 bananas or 5 tomatoes each year.Country A has 200 workers.Suppose a worker in Country B can make either 18 bananas or 6 tomatoes each year.Country B has 400 workers.Suppose Country B decides to specialize in tomatoes,and Country A specializes in bananas.What terms of trade would both countries agree to?

• A)One tomato for one banana
• B)One tomato for two bananas
• C)One tomato for four bananas
• D)One tomato for six bananas

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Definitions:

Products

Items or goods that have been produced for sale or consumer use.

Absorption Costing

A method of accounting for costs in which all costs of manufacturing a product, including fixed factory overheads, are attributed to the product.

Production Planning

The process of organizing and controlling every aspect of production, including scheduling, material handling, and labor allocation, to ensure efficient and effective output.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that includes only variable production costs (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) in the cost of goods sold and treats fixed overhead expenses as period costs.