Question

Mike and Sandy are two woodworkers who both make tables and chairs. In one month, Mike can make 4 tables or 20 chairs, where Sandy can make 6 tables or 18 chairs. Given this, we know that the opportunity cost of 1 chair is:_________a.1/5 table for Mike and 1/3 table for Sandyb. 1/5 table for Mike and 3 tables for Sandyc-.5 tables for Mike and 1/3 table for Sandyd. 5 tables for Mike and 3 tables for Sandy

Answer 1

Answer:

B

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Option (a) is correct.

Explanation:

Mike can make 4 tables or 20 chairs:

Opportunity cost of producing 1 chair = 4 ÷ 20

                                                              = 0.2

Sandy can make 6 tables or 18 chairs:

Opportunity cost of producing 1 chair = 6 ÷ 18

                                                              = 0.33

Therefore,

Mike has the comparative advantage in producing chair because he has the lower opportunity cost as compared to Sandy.