Table 3-1
Assume that Sardi and Tinaka can switch between producing corn and producing pork at a constant rate.

-Refer to Table 3-1.Assume that Sardi and Tinaka each has 360 minutes available.If each person divides his time equally between the production of corn and pork,then total production is
A) 10.5 bushels of corn and 16.5 pounds of pork.
B) 21 bushels of corn and 33 pounds of pork.
C) 35 bushels of corn and 22 pounds of pork.
D) 42 bushels of corn and 66 pounds of pork.

Question

Table 3-1
Assume that Sardi and Tinaka can switch between producing corn and producing pork at a constant rate.
 
-Refer to Table 3-1.Assume that Sardi and Tinaka each has 360 minutes available.If each person divides his time equally between the production of corn and pork,then total production is
A) 10.5 bushels of corn and 16.5 pounds of pork. 
B) 21 bushels of corn and 33 pounds of pork. 
C) 35 bushels of corn and 22 pounds of pork. 
D) 42 bushels of corn and 66 pounds of pork.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Each person has 360 minutes, so they each have 180 minutes to spend on each task. 
Sardi can produce 2.5 bushels of corn and 3 pounds of pork in 180 minutes.
Tinaka can produce 3.5 bushels of corn and 5 pounds of pork in 180 minutes.
Together, if they divide their time equally, they can produce:
(2.5+3.5) bushels of corn = 6 bushels of corn
(3+5) pounds of pork = 8 pounds of pork
Therefore, the total production is 21 bushels of corn and 33 pounds of pork.

Table 3-1 Assume That Sardi and Tinaka Can Switch Between Producing Corn