Answer the Question on the Basis of the Data Given $\quad$

question 164

Multiple Choice

Answer the question on the basis of the data given in the following production possibilities table: $\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\underline{\text { Production Possibilities (Alternatives) }}$
$\begin{array}{ccccccc}&\underline{A}&\underline{B}&\underline{C}& \underline{D} &\underline{E}&\underline{F} \\ \text { Capital Goods } &5&4&3&2&1&0\\\text { onsumer Goods } & 0 & 5 & 9 & 12 & 14 & 15 \end{array}$ Refer to the table.A total output of 3 units of capital goods and 4 units of consumer goods:

• A) is irrelevant because the economy is capable of producing a larger total output.
• B) will result in the maximum rate of growth available to this economy.
• C) would involve an inefficient use of the economy's scarce resources.
• D) is unobtainable in this economy.

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