Figure 3-1

-Refer to Figure 3-1.Assume Cliff and Paul were both producing wheat and corn,and each person was dividing his time equally between the two.Then each decides to specialize in the product in which he has a comparative advantage.As a result of this change,total production of corn would
A)increase by 1 bushel.
B)increase by 3 bushels.
C)increase by 5 bushels.
D)decrease by 2 bushels.

Question

Figure 3-1
 
-Refer to Figure 3-1.Assume Cliff and Paul were both producing wheat and corn,and each person was dividing his time equally between the two.Then each decides to specialize in the product in which he has a comparative advantage.As a result of this change,total production of corn would
A)increase by 1 bushel. 
B)increase by 3 bushels. 
C)increase by 5 bushels. 
D)decrease by 2 bushels.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When Cliff and Paul specialize in the product in which they have a comparative advantage, they can produce more efficiently. This specialization leads to an increase in total production, and in this scenario, the total production of corn increases by 3 bushels.

Figure 3-1 -Refer to Figure 3-1.Assume Cliff and Paul Were Both Producing