Tom and Jerry Have Two Tasks to Do All Day

question 55

Multiple Choice

Tom and Jerry have two tasks to do all day: make dishes and build fences.If Tom spends all day making dishes,he will have make 16 dishes.If he instead devotes his day to building fences,Tom will build 4 fences.If Jerry spends his day making dishes,he will make 14 dishes; if he spends the day building fences,he will build 7 fences.After looking at the production possibilities for both Tom and Jerry,we can surmise that:

• A) Tom has the absolute advantage in the production of both dishes and fences.
• B) Jerry has the absolute advantage in the production of both dishes and fences.
• C) Tom has the absolute advantage in the production of dishes and Jerry has the absolute advantage in fence production.
• D) Tom has the absolute advantage in the production of fences and Jerry has the absolute advantage in dish production.

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Definitions:

Collectivism

A cultural value that emphasizes the importance of groups and communities over individual interests.

Patriarchal

A social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Communication

The process of exchanging information, ideas, thoughts, and feelings through spoken or written words, symbols, or actions.

Holistic Approach

A method that emphasizes the importance of understanding the whole person or system, rather than just its parts.