If someone has a comparative advantage in growing pineapples,
A) they can grow pineapples at a lower opportunity cost than other pineapple growers.
B) they also have an absolute advantage in growing pineapples.
C) they can grow more pineapples using the same resources than other pineapple growers.
D) pineapples are the only product they can grow.

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Comparative advantage means being able to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than others. Therefore, a person with a comparative advantage in growing pineapples can produce pineapples at a lower opportunity cost than other pineapple growers. It does not necessarily mean they have an absolute advantage (choice B) or can grow more pineapples (choice C) using the same resources. The person may also have a comparative advantage in other products, so pineapples may not be the only product they can grow (choice D is incorrect).

If Someone Has a Comparative Advantage in Growing Pineapples