Table 1 shows the units of output a worker can produce per month in South Africa and Namibia.
$$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | }
\hline & \text { Fond } & \text { Electranics } \
\hline \text { South Africa } & 20 & 5 \
\hline \text { Narmibia } & 8 & 2 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Refer to Table 1. Which of the following statements about absolute advantage is true?

Question

Table 1 shows the units of output a worker can produce per month in South Africa and Namibia.
 $$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | } 
\hline & \text { Fond } & \text { Electranics } \
\hline \text { South Africa } & 20 & 5 \
\hline \text { Narmibia } & 8 & 2 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Refer to Table 1. Which of the following statements about absolute advantage is true?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Absolute advantage refers to the ability of a country to produce a good with a higher quantity or lower cost than another country. Looking at the table, we can see that South Africa has a higher productivity level in both food and electronics compared to Namibia, meaning South Africa has an absolute advantage in the production of both goods. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

Table 1 Shows the Units of Output a Worker Can