Table 3-4
Assume that the farmer and the rancher can switch between producing meat and producing potatoes at a constant rate.

-Refer to Table 3-4.Which of the following combinations of meat and potatoes could the farmer produce in 24 hours?
A) 1 pound of meat and 8 pounds of potatoes.
B) 2 pounds of meat and 5 pounds of potatoes.
C) 3 pounds of meat and 12 pounds of potatoes.
D) 4 pounds of meat and 8 pounds of potatoes.

Question

Table 3-4
Assume that the farmer and the rancher can switch between producing meat and producing potatoes at a constant rate.
 
-Refer to Table 3-4.Which of the following combinations of meat and potatoes could the farmer produce in 24 hours?
A) 1 pound of meat and 8 pounds of potatoes. 
B) 2 pounds of meat and 5 pounds of potatoes. 
C) 3 pounds of meat and 12 pounds of potatoes. 
D) 4 pounds of meat and 8 pounds of potatoes.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the table, the farmer can produce 4 pounds of potatoes in the same amount of time it takes to produce 1 pound of meat. Therefore, if the farmer produces 1 pound of meat, they could also produce 4 x 2 = 8 pounds of potatoes in the same amount of time, for a total of 1 pound of meat and 8 pounds of potatoes in 24 hours.

Table 3-4 Assume That the Farmer and the Rancher Can Switch Between