Answer the Question on the Basis of the Following Production

question 117

Multiple Choice

Answer the question on the basis of the following production possibilities data for Landia and Scandia: Landia Production Possibilities:

$\begin{array} { l c c c c c } & \underline { A } & \underline { B } & \underline { C } & \underline { D } & \underline { E } \\\text { Fish }&8&6&4&2&0\\ \text { Chips } & 0 & 10 & 20 & 30 & 40 \end{array}$

Scandia Production Possibilities:

$\begin{array} { c c c c c } &\underline { A } & \underline { B } & \underline { C } & \underline { D } & \underline { E } \\\text { Fish } &16 & 12 & 8 & 4 & 0 \\\text { Chips } &0 & 12 & 24 & 36 & 48 \end{array}$ Refer to the given data.Assume that before specialization and trade Landia was producing combination C and Scandia was producing combination B.If these two nations now specialize completely based on comparative advantage,the total gains from specialization and trade would be:

• A) 8 fish and 2 chips.
• B) 10 fish and 4 chips.
• C) 0 fish and 8 chips.
• D) 4 fish and 6 chips.

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Definitions:

Selling Price

The amount of money for which a product or service is sold to the customer, determining the revenue generated from sales.

Break-even Quantity

The volume of production or sales at which total revenues equal total costs, resulting in no net loss or gain for a business.

Variable Costs

Expenses that fluctuate with the level of output or production activity.

Profit

The financial gain realized when the revenue from business activities exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the activity.