Janis mows a lawn in 1 hour and types a paper in 1 hour. Kristen mows a lawn in 2 hours and types a paper in 1 hour. Which of the following statements is true?
A) Kristen has an absolute advantage in typing and a comparative advantage in mowing.
B) Janis has an absolute advantage in both the activities and a comparative advantage in typing.
C) Janis has an absolute advantage in both the activities and a comparative advantage in mowing.
D) The opportunity cost of mowing the lawn is greater for Kristen than it is for Janis.
E) Neither Janis nor Kristen would gain from specialization.
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