Table 9-1

Linda and Sandy own The Preppy Puppy, a dog grooming business. Table 9-1 lists the number of dogs Linda and Sandy can each bathe and groom in one week.
-Refer to Table 9-1.Select the statement that accurately interprets the data in the table.
A)Sandy has a comparative advantage in dog grooming.
B)Linda has a comparative advantage in dog grooming.
C)Linda has a comparative advantage in dog grooming and dog bathing.
D)Sandy has a comparative advantage in dog bathing.

Question

Table 9-1
  
Linda and Sandy own The Preppy Puppy, a dog grooming business. Table 9-1 lists the number of dogs Linda and Sandy can each bathe and groom in one week.
-Refer to Table 9-1.Select the statement that accurately interprets the data in the table.
A)Sandy has a comparative advantage in dog grooming. 
B)Linda has a comparative advantage in dog grooming. 
C)Linda has a comparative advantage in dog grooming and dog bathing. 
D)Sandy has a comparative advantage in dog bathing.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sandy can groom 2 dogs per hour, while Linda can groom only 1 dog per hour. This means that Sandy is more efficient at dog grooming than Linda, and therefore has a comparative advantage in this activity.

Table 9-1 Linda and Sandy Own the Preppy Puppy, a Dog Grooming