Suppose That,given the Same Number of Workers,the United States Can

question 61

Multiple Choice

Suppose that,given the same number of workers,the United States can produce five times as many computers or 10 times as many airplanes as Mexico.Which of the following statements is true?

• A) The United States has an absolute advantage in the production of computers, and Mexico has an absolute advantage in the production of airplanes.
• B) The United States has an absolute advantage in the production of airplanes, and Mexico has an absolute advantage in the production of computers.
• C) The United States has an absolute advantage in the production of both airplanes and computers.
• D) Mexico has an absolute advantage in the production of both airplanes and computers.

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