Table 3-2
Assume that Aruba and Iceland can switch between producing coolers and producing radios at a constant rate.

-Refer to Table 3-2.Assume that Aruba and Iceland each has 80 labor hours available.If each country divides its time equally between the production of coolers and radios,then total production is
A) 28 coolers and 50 radios.
B) 30 coolers and 9 radios.
C) 60 coolers and 18 radios.
D) 120 coolers and 36 radios.

Question

Table 3-2
Assume that Aruba and Iceland can switch between producing coolers and producing radios at a constant rate.
 
-Refer to Table 3-2.Assume that Aruba and Iceland each has 80 labor hours available.If each country divides its time equally between the production of coolers and radios,then total production is
A) 28 coolers and 50 radios. 
B) 30 coolers and 9 radios. 
C) 60 coolers and 18 radios. 
D) 120 coolers and 36 radios.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Aruba can produce 2 coolers or 6 radios in one hour of work. Therefore, in 80 hours, Aruba can produce 160 coolers or 480 radios.
Iceland can produce 4 coolers or 2 radios in one hour of work. Therefore, in 80 hours, Iceland can produce 320 coolers or 160 radios.
If both countries divide their time equally between the production of coolers and radios, Aruba produces 80 coolers and 240 radios, while Iceland produces 160 coolers and 80 radios. 
Thus, the total production is 240+80= 320 coolers and 240+80=320 radios. 
Therefore, the best choice is C, which is 60 coolers and 18 radios.

Table 3-2 Assume That Aruba and Iceland Can Switch Between Producing Coolers