The Accompanying Tables Give Production Possibilities Data for Gamma and Sigma

question 239

Multiple Choice

The accompanying tables give production possibilities data for Gamma and Sigma. All data are in tons. Gamma's production possibilities
$\begin{array}{c|c|c|c|c|c} & \mathrm{A} & \mathrm{B} & \mathrm{C} & \mathrm{D} & \mathrm{E} \\\hline \text { Tea } & 120 & 90 & 60 & 30 & 0 \\\hline \text { Pots } & 0 & 30 & 60 & 90 & 120 \\\hline\end{array}$ Sigma's production possibilities
$\begin{array}{c|c|c|c|c|c} & \mathrm{A} & \mathrm{B} & \mathrm{C} & \mathrm{D} & \mathrm{E} \\\hline \text { Tea } & 40 & 30 & 20 & 10 & 0 \\\hline \text { Pots } & 0 & 30 & 60 & 90 & 120 \\\hline\end{array}$ Assume that before specialization and trade, Gamma and Sigma both chose production possibility "C." Now if each specializes according to comparative advantage, the gains from specialization and trade will be

• A) 40 tons of pots.
• B) 20 tons of tea and 20 tons of pots.
• C) 20 tons of tea.
• D) 40 tons of tea.

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Definitions:

Antigen A

A specific molecular structure that the immune system can identify and respond to, often associated with pathogens.

Anti-A Antibodies

Proteins in the blood that specifically target and bind to antigens with the A blood group, leading to blood cell agglutination.

Transfusion Reaction

An adverse immune response that occurs when the recipient's immune system attacks transfused blood products that are not compatible.

Anti-B Antibodies

Immunoglobulins present in the plasma of individuals with blood type A, which act against B antigens on red blood cells.