Table 3-7
Assume that Japan and Korea can switch between producing cars and producing airplanes at a constant rate.

-Refer to Table 3-7.Assume that Japan and Korea each has 2400 hours available.If each country divides its time equally between the production of cars and airplanes,then total production is
A) 40 cars and 8 airplanes.
B) 64 cars and 16 airplanes.
C) 80 cars and 16 airplanes.
D) 128 cars and 32 airplanes.

Question

Table 3-7
Assume that Japan and Korea can switch between producing cars and producing airplanes at a constant rate.
 
-Refer to Table 3-7.Assume that Japan and Korea each has 2400 hours available.If each country divides its time equally between the production of cars and airplanes,then total production is
A) 40 cars and 8 airplanes. 
B) 64 cars and 16 airplanes. 
C) 80 cars and 16 airplanes. 
D) 128 cars and 32 airplanes.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If each country divides its 2400 hours equally, they spend 1200 hours on each product. Assuming the production rates allow for 32 cars and 8 airplanes per 1200 hours, the total production for both countries would be 64 cars and 16 airplanes.

Table 3-7 Assume That Japan and Korea Can Switch Between Producing Cars