Refer to the Following Table When Answering the Following Questions

question 53

Multiple Choice

Refer to the following table when answering the following questions.
Table 19.1: East and West Fish and Chip Production
-Consider Table 19.1. Which of the following statements is true?

• A) The West has an absolute advantage in the production of both fish and chips and has a comparative advantage in the production of chips.
• B) The East has an absolute advantage in the production of both fish and chips and has a comparative advantage in the production of fish.
• C) The West has an absolute advantage in the production of chips and the East has an absolute advantage in the production of chips.
• D) The East has a comparative advantage in chip production and the West has a comparative advantage in the production of fish.
• E) Not enough information is given.

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