Zora Can Produce 4 Quilts in a Week and She

question 111

True/False

Zora can produce 4 quilts in a week and she can produce 1 corporate website in a week. Lou can produce 9 quilts in a week and he can produce 2 corporate websites in a week. Zora has the comparative advantage in quilts and the absolute advantage in neither good, while Lou has the comparative advantage in corporate websites and the absolute advantage in both goods.

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Definitions:

Variable Expenses

Expenses that vary directly with the level of production or sales volume, such as raw materials and direct labor costs.

Net Income

The profit of a company after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenue.

Total Contribution Margin

The difference between total sales revenue and total variable costs, representing the amount available to cover fixed expenses and generate profit.

Variable Cost

Costs that fluctuate with the level of production or sales, such as raw materials or commission fees.