Figure 3-2
Peru's Production Possibilities Frontier

-Refer to Figure 3-2.If the production possibilities frontier shown is for one month of production,then which of the following combinations of emeralds and rubies could Peru not produce in a given month?
A) 6 emeralds and 60 rubies
B) 4 emeralds and 120 rubies
C) 3 emeralds and 160 rubies
D) 1 emeralds and 210 rubies

Question

Figure 3-2
Peru's Production Possibilities Frontier
 
-Refer to Figure 3-2.If the production possibilities frontier shown is for one month of production,then which of the following combinations of emeralds and rubies could Peru not produce in a given month?
A) 6 emeralds and 60 rubies 
B) 4 emeralds and 120 rubies 
C) 3 emeralds and 160 rubies 
D) 1 emeralds and 210 rubies

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The production possibilities frontier shows that Peru can produce a maximum of 150 rubies in a given month. Therefore, Peru cannot produce 3 emeralds and 160 rubies in a given month.

Figure 3-2 Peru's Production Possibilities Frontier