In Two Hours of Work, Clinton Can Catch 4 Fish

question 31

Multiple Choice

In two hours of work, Clinton can catch 4 fish or he can pick 5 pints of berries. In two hours, Dong can catch 6 fish or she can pick 9 pints of berries. Which statement is true?

• A) Clinton and Dong will trade and both persons will benefit.
• B) Clinton and Dong will trade but only Dong will benefit.
• C) Clinton and Dong will not trade.
• D) Clinton and Dong will trade but only Clinton will benefit.
• E) Clinton and Dong will both lose if they trade.

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Definitions:

Linearly Related

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Years of Experience

A measurement of the amount of time an individual has spent in a particular role or industry.

Nominal Variable

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Indicator Variables

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