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.Assume that Zimbabwe and Portugal each has 180 machine minutes available.If each country divides its time equally between the production of toothbrushes and hairbrushes,then total production is
A) 24 toothbrushes and 12 hairbrushes.
B) 48 toothbrushes and 24 hairbrushes.
C) 96 toothbrushes and 48 hairbrushes.
D) 720 toothbrushes and 1440 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.Assume that Zimbabwe and Portugal each has 180 machine minutes available.If each country divides its time equally between the production of toothbrushes and hairbrushes,then total production is
A) 24 toothbrushes and 12 hairbrushes. 
B) 48 toothbrushes and 24 hairbrushes. 
C) 96 toothbrushes and 48 hairbrushes. 
D) 720 toothbrushes and 1440 hairbrushes.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If each country has 180 machine minutes and divides time equally, they use 90 minutes for each product. Assuming the production rate is the same as in the table, the total production would be 48 toothbrushes and 24 hairbrushes.

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