Michael and Angelo Are Both Artists Who Can Create Sculptures

question 100

Multiple Choice

Michael and Angelo are both artists who can create sculptures or paintings each day. The following table describes their maximum outputs per day. Does either one have a comparative 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 a comparative advantage in both sculptures and paintings.
• B) Yes, Angelo has a comparative advantage in both sculptures and paintings.
• C) Yes, Michael has a comparative advantage in paintings, and Angelo has a comparative advantage in sculptures.
• D) Yes, Michael has a comparative advantage in sculptures, and Angelo has a comparative advantage in paintings.
• E) No, neither has a comparative advantage.

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