Table 3-6
Assume that Hilda and Carlos can switch between producing quilts and producing dresses at a constant rate.

-Refer to Table 3-6.Assume that Hilda and Carlos each has 90 hours available.If each person divides their time equally between the production of quilts and dresses,then total production is
A) 1 quilt and 9 dresses.
B) 2 quilts and 5.5 dresses.
C) 3 quilts and 2 dresses.
D) 4 quilts and 11 dresses.

Question

Table 3-6
Assume that Hilda and Carlos can switch between producing quilts and producing dresses at a constant rate.
 
-Refer to Table 3-6.Assume that Hilda and Carlos each has 90 hours available.If each person divides their time equally between the production of quilts and dresses,then total production is
A) 1 quilt and 9 dresses. 
B) 2 quilts and 5.5 dresses. 
C) 3 quilts and 2 dresses. 
D) 4 quilts and 11 dresses.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If Hilda and Carlos each divide their time equally between the production of quilts and dresses, they each have 45 hours to devote to each item. 
Hilda can produce 1 quilt in 18 hours and 1 dress in 9 hours, so in 45 hours, she can produce 2.5 quilts and 5 dresses. 
Carlos can produce 1 quilt in 15 hours and 1 dress in 5 hours, so in 45 hours, he can produce 3 quilts and 9 dresses. 
Together, they can produce a total of 5.5 quilts and 14 dresses, but since they are dividing their time equally, the total production is half of those amounts, which equals 2 quilts and 5.5 dresses.

Table 3-6 Assume That Hilda and Carlos Can Switch Between Producing Quilts