Lou and Alex live together and share household chores.They like to cook some meals ahead of time and eat leftovers.Suppose that in one hour Lou and Alex can do the following: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | }
\hline & \text { Alex } & \text { Lou } \
\hline \text { Whole Hour Cleaning } & 3 \text { rooms } & 5 \text { rooms } \
\hline \text { Whole Hour Cooking } & 3 \text { meals } & 4 \text { meals } \
\hline 1 / 2 \text { hour, Each Activity } & 1.5 \text { rooms; } 1.5 \text { meals } & 2.5 \text { rooms; } 2 \text { meals } \
\hline
\end{array}$$
Alex and Lou have worked out an efficient arrangement.Under that arrangement:

Question

Lou and Alex live together and share household chores.They like to cook some meals ahead of time and eat leftovers.Suppose that in one hour Lou and Alex can do the following: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline & \text { Alex } & \text { Lou } \
\hline \text { Whole Hour Cleaning } & 3 \text { rooms } & 5 \text { rooms } \
\hline \text { Whole Hour Cooking } & 3 \text { meals } & 4 \text { meals } \
\hline 1 / 2 \text { hour, Each Activity } & 1.5 \text { rooms; } 1.5 \text { meals } & 2.5 \text { rooms; } 2 \text { meals } \
\hline
\end{array}$$
Alex and Lou have worked out an efficient arrangement.Under that arrangement:

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Lou is more efficient at both cleaning and cooking, but the opportunity cost of Lou cleaning is lower than cooking. Therefore, Lou should specialize in cleaning, and Alex should specialize in cooking to maximize their productivity.

Lou and Alex Live Together and Share Household Chores Alex and Lou Have Worked Out an Efficient Arrangement