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Janis mows the lawn in 1 hour and types a paper in 1 hour. Kristen mows the lawn in 2 hours and types a paper in 1 hour. Which of the following statements is true?
 a. Kristen has an absolute advantage in typing and a comparative advantage in mowing.
  b. Janis has an absolute advantage in both activities and a comparative advantage in typing.
  c. Janis has an absolute advantage in both activities and a comparative advantage in mowing.
  d. The opportunity cost of mowing the lawn is greater for Kristen than it is for Janis.
  e. Neither Janis nor Kristen would gain from specialization.

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If Jason can wash a car in 20 minutes and wash a dog in 10 minutes, and Megan can wash a car in 15 minutes and wash a dog in 15 minutes, which of the following statements is true?
 a. The opportunity cost of washing a car is greater for Megan.
  b. The opportunity cost of washing a car is one dog bath for Jason.
  c. Megan could wash two cars in the time it takes to wash a dog.
  d. Jason has both a comparative and an absolute advantage in washing a dog.
  e. The opportunity cost of washing a dog is greater for Jason.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 1, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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Collmarie

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Reply #2 on: Jul 1, 2018
Correct answers!


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Great! Please up vote :D


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