If Ana devotes all her time to making fudge, she can make 3 pounds of fudge an hour, and if she devotes all her time to making toffee, she can make 2 pounds of toffee an hour. If Leo devotes all his time to making fudge, he can make 4 pounds of fudge an hour, and if he devotes all his time to making toffee, he can make 5 pounds of toffee an hour. Suppose that Ana and Leo decide to work together as a team. Can they produce 2 pounds of fudge and 4.5 pounds of toffee each hour?
A)Yes, this point is both attainable and efficient.
B)No, this point is not attainable.
C)Yes, this point is attainable, but inefficient.
D)No, this point is not attainable and inefficient.

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If Ana and Leo each specialize in producing the good in which they have a comparative advantage, then Ana can produce 3 pounds of fudge and Leo can produce 5 pounds of toffee. Since together they can produce more than 2 pounds of fudge and more than 4.5 pounds of toffee each hour, we know this point is attainable, but inefficient.

If Ana Devotes All Her Time to Making Fudge, She