Suppose Cathy and Lewis Work in a Bakery Making Pies

question 6

Multiple Choice

Suppose Cathy and Lewis work in a bakery making pies and cakes. Suppose it takes Cathy 1.5 hours to make a pie and 1 hour to make a cake, and suppose it takes Lewis 2 hours to make a pie and 1.5 hours to make a cake. What is the opportunity cost to Cathy of making a cake?

• A)2/3 of a pie.
• B)1 pie.
• C)1.5 pies.
• D)1.33 pies.

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Definitions:

Polyphenisms

The occurrence of two or more distinct phenotypes within a single species, depending on environmental conditions, without genetic differences.

Environmental Differences

The variations in biological, chemical, and physical conditions between different habitats or geographical areas.

Social Phenotypes

Observable characteristics of an organism resulting from the interaction between its genetic makeup and social behaviors.

Gene Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize a functional gene product, such as proteins, influencing an organism's phenotype.