The opportunity cost of 1X in country A is 2Y; in country B it is 5Y. According to the theory of comparative advantage country A will export Ys to B

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According to the theory of comparative advantage, a country should specialize in producing and exporting goods that it can produce at a relatively lower opportunity cost. In this case, country A has a lower opportunity cost of producing Ys (2Y) compared to country B (5Y). Therefore, country A should export Ys to country B, where the opportunity cost of producing Ys is higher.

The Opportunity Cost of 1X in Country a Is 2Y;