Suppose That a Worker in Country a Can Make Either

question 133

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a worker in Country A can make either 10 iPods or 5 tablets each year.Country A has 100 workers.Suppose a worker in Country B can make either 2 iPods or 10 tablets each year.Country B has 200 workers.Country A has the absolute advantage in the production of:

• A) iPods only.
• B) tablets only.
• C) both iPods and tablets.
• D) neither iPods nor tablets.

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Definitions:

Currency Exchange Rates

Exchange rates for currencies dictate how much one currency can be swapped for another, affecting international commerce and investment.

Operating Expense

Expenses incurred through normal business operations, such as rent, utilities, and payroll, excluding costs directly associated with production.

Remeasurement

The process of converting the financial statements of a foreign operation into the presentation currency of the reporting entity, often due to exchange rate changes.