In one day, Brandon can either plow 10 acres or plant 20 acres. In one day, Christopher can either plow 14 acres or plant 14 acres. Brandon and Christopher can

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Brandon has a comparative advantage in planting since he can plant 20 acres in one day, while Christopher can only plant 14 acres in one day. Similarly, Christopher has a comparative advantage in plowing since he can plow 14 acres in one day, while Brandon can only plow 10 acres in one day. Therefore, if Brandon specializes in planting and Christopher specializes in plowing, they can gain from exchange by trading some of the output. For example, Brandon can plant 15 acres and plow 5 acres, while Christopher can plow 9 acres and plant 5 acres. By doing so, they can collectively produce 20 acres of planting and 14 acres of plowing, which is more efficient than if they each did everything themselves. So, the answer is D.

In One Day, Brandon Can Either Plow 10 Acres or Plant