Table 3-1 Assume That Andia and Zardia Can Switch Between Producing Wheat

question 148

Multiple Choice

Table 3-1
Assume that Andia and Zardia can switch between producing wheat and producing beef at a constant rate.

-Refer to Table 3-1.Which of the following combinations of wheat and beef could Andia produce in one 8-hour day?

• A) 6 bushels of wheat and 35 pounds of beef
• B) 9 bushels of wheat and 25 pounds of beef
• C) 15 bushels of wheat and 20 pounds of beef
• D) 24 bushels of wheat and 40 pounds of beef

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