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 rancher not produce in 24 hours?
A) 2 pounds of meat and 3 pounds of potatoes.
B) 4 pounds of meat and 2 pounds of potatoes.
C) 6 pounds of meat and 1 pounds of potatoes.
D) 8 pounds of meat and 0.5 pound 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 rancher not produce in 24 hours?
A) 2 pounds of meat and 3 pounds of potatoes. 
B) 4 pounds of meat and 2 pounds of potatoes. 
C) 6 pounds of meat and 1 pounds of potatoes. 
D) 8 pounds of meat and 0.5 pound of potatoes.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the table, the rancher can produce 16 pounds of meat or 2 pounds of potatoes in 24 hours. Therefore, the maximum amount of potatoes the rancher could produce is 2 pounds. Option D requires the rancher to produce 8 pounds of meat and 0.5 pounds of potatoes, which is not possible given the production rates. Therefore, D is the only choice that the rancher cannot produce in 24 hours.

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