If individual X has a comparative advantage in painting fences and individual Y has a comparative advantage in carpentry,we know that

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Comparative advantage refers to the ability of an individual or a country to produce a particular good or service at a lower opportunity cost than others. In this case, if individual X has a comparative advantage in painting fences, it means that they can paint fences at a lower opportunity cost (in terms of carpentry) than individual Y. Therefore, it is better for individual X to specialize in painting fences and for individual Y to specialize in carpentry, as it would be more efficient for them to produce the good where they have a comparative advantage. Option A may or may not be true as it depends on the actual hours taken by each individual for painting a fence. Option B is not relevant to the concept of comparative advantage. Option C is also not applicable here as comparative advantage is based on opportunity cost and not absolute advantage.

If Individual X Has a Comparative Advantage in Painting Fences