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 60 minutes available.If each person spends all his time producing the good in which he has a comparative advantage,then total production is
A) 3 bushels of corn and 6 pounds of pork.
B) 3.5 bushels of corn and 5.5 pounds of pork.
C) 4 bushels of corn and 5 pounds of pork.
D) 7 bushels of corn and 11 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 60 minutes available.If each person spends all his time producing the good in which he has a comparative advantage,then total production is
A) 3 bushels of corn and 6 pounds of pork. 
B) 3.5 bushels of corn and 5.5 pounds of pork. 
C) 4 bushels of corn and 5 pounds of pork. 
D) 7 bushels of corn and 11 pounds of pork.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Without the table, we assume that Sardi and Tinaka each specialize in the good for which they have a comparative advantage. If Sardi produces corn and Tinaka produces pork, the total production would be 4 bushels of corn and 5 pounds of pork.

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