Figure 3-9
Uzbekistan's Production Possibilities Frontier
Azerbaijan's Production Possibilities Frontier
-Refer to Figure 3-9.If the production possibilities frontiers shown are each for two days of production,then which of the following combinations of bolts and nails could Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan together not make in a given 2-day production period?
A)9 bolts and 122 nails
B)21 bolts and 98 nails
C)36 bolts and 56 nails
D)47 bolts and 18 nails

Question

Figure 3-9
Uzbekistan's Production Possibilities Frontier
Azerbaijan's Production Possibilities Frontier  
-Refer to Figure 3-9.If the production possibilities frontiers shown are each for two days of production,then which of the following combinations of bolts and nails could Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan together not make in a given 2-day production period?
A)9 bolts and 122 nails 
B)21 bolts and 98 nails 
C)36 bolts and 56 nails 
D)47 bolts and 18 nails

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find out the combination that Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan together cannot make, we need to look for a point that lies outside both production possibilities frontiers. 
Looking at the graph, we can see that point D (47 bolts and 18 nails) lies outside the production possibilities frontier for both countries. Therefore, the answer is D.

Figure 3-9 Uzbekistan's Production Possibilities Frontier