Michael and Angelo Are Both Artists Who Can Create Sculptures

question 127

Multiple Choice

Michael and Angelo are both artists who can create sculptures or paint paintings each day. The following table describes their maximum outputs per day. Does either person have an absolute advantage? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Sculptures } & \text { Paintings } \\\hline \text { Michael } & 10 & 5 \\\hline \text { Angelo } & 6 & 2 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) Yes, Michael has an absolute advantage in both sculptures and paintings.
• B) Yes, Angelo has an absolute advantage in both sculptures and paintings.
• C) Yes, Michael has an absolute advantage in paintings, and Angelo has an absolute advantage in sculptures.
• D) Yes, Michael has an absolute advantage in sculptures, and Angelo has an absolute advantage in paintings.
• E) No, neither has an absolute advantage.

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