Table 9-5
Madison and Austin own Cafe Ole'. Table 9-5 lists the number of empanadas and tacos Madison and Austin can each make in one hour.
-Refer to Table 9-5. Select the statement that accurately interprets the data in the table.
A) Madison has an absolute advantage in making tacos and Austin has an absolute advantage in making empanadas.
B) Madison has an absolute advantage in making empanadas and Austin has an absolute advantage in making tacos.
C) Madison has an absolute advantage in making empanadas and tacos.
D) Austin has an absolute advantage in making empanadas and tacos.

Question

Table 9-5
  Madison and Austin own Cafe Ole'. Table 9-5 lists the number of empanadas and tacos Madison and Austin can each make in one hour.
-Refer to Table 9-5. Select the statement that accurately interprets the data in the table.
A) Madison has an absolute advantage in making tacos and Austin has an absolute advantage in making empanadas. 
B) Madison has an absolute advantage in making empanadas and Austin has an absolute advantage in making tacos. 
C) Madison has an absolute advantage in making empanadas and tacos. 
D) Austin has an absolute advantage in making empanadas and tacos.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Madison has an absolute advantage in making both empanadas and tacos if she can produce more of both goods than Austin with the same resources.

Table 9-5 Madison and Austin Own Cafe Ole'. Table 9-5