Smith and Jones comprise a two-person economy. Their hourly rates of production are shown in the accompanying table. $$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | }
\hline & \text { Calculatars Per Haur } & \text { Camputers Per Haur } \
\hline \text { Brith } & 100 & 10 \
\hline \text { Jones } & 120 & 6 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
Suppose Smith and Jones begin by producing 16 computers and 0 calculators per hour. If they wish to produce 14 computers and 40 calculators per hour efficiently, then Smith should spend ________, and Jones should spend ________.

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Smith and Jones comprise a two-person economy. Their hourly rates of production are shown in the accompanying table. $$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | } 
\hline & \text { Calculatars Per Haur } & \text { Camputers Per Haur } \
\hline \text { Brith } & 100 & 10 \
\hline \text { Jones } & 120 & 6 \
\hline
\end{array}$$  
Suppose Smith and Jones begin by producing 16 computers and 0 calculators per hour. If they wish to produce 14 computers and 40 calculators per hour efficiently, then Smith should spend ________, and Jones should spend ________.

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Smith should spend 1 hour making computers and 40 minutes making calculators, while Jones should spend 40 minutes making computers and 20 minutes making calculators.

Smith and Jones Comprise a Two-Person Economy Suppose Smith and Jones Begin by Producing 16 Computers and of Production