Figure 3-6
Maxine's Production Possibilities Frontier Daisy's Production Possibilities Frontier
-Refer to Figure 3-6.If the production possibilities frontiers shown are each for one day of work,then which of the following combinations of pies and tarts could Maxine and Daisy together make in a given day?
A) 6 pies and 24 tarts
B) 8 pies and 22 tarts
C) 14 pies and 18 tarts
D) 18 pies and 14 tarts

Question

Figure 3-6
Maxine's Production Possibilities Frontier Daisy's Production Possibilities Frontier  
-Refer to Figure 3-6.If the production possibilities frontiers shown are each for one day of work,then which of the following combinations of pies and tarts could Maxine and Daisy together make in a given day?
A) 6 pies and 24 tarts 
B) 8 pies and 22 tarts 
C) 14 pies and 18 tarts 
D) 18 pies and 14 tarts

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the answer, we need to look for the point where the two production possibilities frontiers intersect. This occurs at the point where Maxine produces 4 pies and Daisy produces 18 tarts, or where Maxine produces 8 pies and Daisy produces 22 tarts. Since Maxine cannot produce more than 8 pies in a day on her own, and Daisy cannot produce more than 22 tarts on her own, the combination of 8 pies and 22 tarts is the best choice they could make together in a given day. Therefore, the answer is B.

Figure 3-6 Maxine's Production Possibilities Frontier Daisy's Production Possibilities Frontier