Question

If Colombia spends 2 hours producing coffee and 6 hours producing oranges, and Cuba spends 3 hours producing coffee and 1 hour producing oranges, which of the following are true?
Select the correct answer below:_________.
A. Colombia has an absolute advantage producing oranges, and Cuba has an absolute advantage producing coffee.
B. Colombia does not have an absolute advantage producing any goods, but Cuba has an absolute advantage producing oranges.
C. Colombia has an absolute advantage producing coffee, and Cuba has an absolute advantage producing oranges.
D. Colombia has an absolute advantage producing coffee, but Cuba does not have an absolute advantage producing any good.

Answer 1

Answer: C. Colombia has an absolute advantage producing coffee, and Cuba has an absolute advantage producing oranges

Explanation:

From the question, we are informed that Colombia spends 2 hours producing coffee and 6 hours producing oranges, and Cuba spends 3 hours producing coffee and 1 hour producing oranges.

Since Columbia spends a lesser time producing coffee and Cuba spends a lesser time producing oranges, it means that Colombia has an absolute advantage producing coffee, and Cuba has an absolute advantage producing oranges.