The table below illustrates that,in one day,Tristan can produce either 12 fishing lures or mow 3 lawns,while Thomas can produce either 6 fishing lures or mow 6 lawns. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | }
\hline & \text { Fishing Lures } & \text { Mowed Lawns } \
\hline \text { Tristan } & 12 & 3 \
\hline \text { Thomas } & 6 & 6 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ TABLE 1- 1
-Refer to Table 1- 1.If Tristan and Thomas want to maximize their joint output from one day of work,how should they specialize their production?
A)Tristan produces 3 mowed lawns; Thomas produces 6 mowed lawns
B)Tristan produces 12 lures; Thomas produces 6 mowed lawns
C)Tristan produces nothing,Thomas produces 6 lures and 6 mowed lawns
D)Tristan produces 6 lures; Thomas produces 6 lures
E)Tristan produces 6 lures and 3 mowed lawns

Question

The table below illustrates that,in one day,Tristan can produce either 12 fishing lures or mow 3 lawns,while Thomas can produce either 6 fishing lures or mow 6 lawns. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } 
\hline & \text { Fishing Lures } & \text { Mowed Lawns } \
\hline \text { Tristan } & 12 & 3 \
\hline \text { Thomas } & 6 & 6 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ TABLE 1- 1
-Refer to Table 1- 1.If Tristan and Thomas want to maximize their joint output from one day of work,how should they specialize their production?
A)Tristan produces 3 mowed lawns; Thomas produces 6 mowed lawns
B)Tristan produces 12 lures; Thomas produces 6 mowed lawns
C)Tristan produces nothing,Thomas produces 6 lures and 6 mowed lawns
D)Tristan produces 6 lures; Thomas produces 6 lures
E)Tristan produces 6 lures and 3 mowed lawns

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Tristan has a comparative advantage in producing fishing lures (12 lures vs. 3 lawns), and Thomas has a comparative advantage in mowing lawns (6 lawns vs. 6 lures). Specializing in their respective advantages maximizes joint output.

The Table Below Illustrates That,in One Day,Tristan Can Produce Either