Table 3-6
Assume that Maya and Miguel can switch between producing mixers and producing toasters at a constant rate.

-Refer to Table 3-6.Assume that Maya and Miguel each has 40 hours available.If each person divides his/her time equally between the production of mixers and toasters,then total production is
A) 2 mixer and 8 toasters.
B) 3.5 mixers and 6 toasters.
C) 5 mixers and 4 toasters.
D) 7 mixers and 12 toasters.

Question

Table 3-6
Assume that Maya and Miguel can switch between producing mixers and producing toasters at a constant rate.
 
-Refer to Table 3-6.Assume that Maya and Miguel each has 40 hours available.If each person divides his/her time equally between the production of mixers and toasters,then total production is
A) 2 mixer and 8 toasters. 
B) 3.5 mixers and 6 toasters. 
C) 5 mixers and 4 toasters. 
D) 7 mixers and 12 toasters.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If each person divides his/her time equally between the production of mixers and toasters, then each person will produce 20 mixers and 20 toasters. So, total production will be 40 mixers and 40 toasters, which is equivalent to 3.5 mixers and 6 toasters.

Table 3-6 Assume That Maya and Miguel Can Switch Between Producing Mixers