Table 3-3
Assume that Zimbabwe and Portugal can switch between producing toothbrushes and producing hairbrushes at a constant rate.

-Refer to Table 3-3.Which of the following combinations of toothbrushes and hairbrushes could Portugal produce in 30 minutes?
A) 1 toothbrush and 4 hairbrushes
B) 4 toothbrushes and 2 hairbrushes
C) 5 toothbrushes and 6 hairbrushes
D) 6 toothbrushes and 5 hairbrushes

Question

Table 3-3
Assume that Zimbabwe and Portugal can switch between producing toothbrushes and producing hairbrushes at a constant rate.
 
-Refer to Table 3-3.Which of the following combinations of toothbrushes and hairbrushes could Portugal produce in 30 minutes?
A) 1 toothbrush and 4 hairbrushes 
B) 4 toothbrushes and 2 hairbrushes 
C) 5 toothbrushes and 6 hairbrushes 
D) 6 toothbrushes and 5 hairbrushes

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Portugal can produce 1 toothbrush in 10 minutes and 4 hairbrushes in 10 minutes. So, in 30 minutes, Portugal can produce 3 toothbrushes and 12 hairbrushes. Therefore, the correct answer is A) 1 toothbrush and 4 hairbrushes.

Table 3-3 Assume That Zimbabwe and Portugal Can Switch Between Producing Toothbrushes