If Jason Can Wash a Car in 20 Minutes and Wash

question 163

Multiple Choice

If Jason can wash a car in 20 minutes and wash a dog in 10 minutes and Megan can wash a car in 15 minutes and wash a dog in 15 minutes, which of the following statements is true?

• A) The opportunity cost of washing a car is greater for Megan.
• B) The opportunity cost of washing a car is one dog bath for Jason.
• C) Megan can wash two cars in the time it takes Jason to wash a dog.
• D) Jason has both a comparative and an absolute advantage in washing a dog.
• E) The opportunity cost of washing a dog is lower for Megan.

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