At One Point Along a PPF 40 Tons of Wheat

question 58

Multiple Choice

At one point along a PPF 40 tons of wheat are produced while 80 tons of rice are produced. At another point along the same PPF, 41 tons of wheat are produced while 70 tons of rice are produced. The opportunity cost of producing a ton of wheat between these points is ________ per ton of wheat.

• A) 1/2 ton of rice
• B) 10 tons of rice
• C) 1/10 ton of rice
• D) 4/7 ton of rice

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Definitions:

Pulmonary Artery

The artery carrying deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.

Tympanic

Relating to the tympanum or eardrum, often used in the context of measuring body temperature via the ear canal.

Abnormally Low

Describing a condition or value that is much less than the normal or expected level.

Pulse Oximetry Readings

Measurements obtained with a pulse oximeter, indicating the oxygen saturation level of the blood.