The table below shows the maximum daily amounts of fruit (F) and vegetables (V)
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Question
The table below shows the maximum daily amounts of fruit (F) and vegetables (V) that the US and Brazil can produce when they completely specialize in one or other product.
Maximum Fruit Production
Maximum Vegetable Production
US
1800 pounds
2400 pounds
Brazil
1600 pounds
3000 pounds
Based on the information above, the US should specialize in vegetable production, while Brazil should specialize in fruit production.
True
False
Maximum Fruit Production
Maximum Vegetable Production
US
1800 pounds
2400 pounds
Brazil
1600 pounds
3000 pounds
Explanation / Answer
Maximum Fruit Production Maximum Vegetable Production US 1800 pounds 2400 pounds Brazil 1600 pounds 3000 pounds Total 3400 5400 US % 52.94% 44.44% Brazil % 47.06% 55.56% Conclusion: Since US fruit production is more than Brazil, US should focus on fruits and Brazil vegetable production is more than US, Brazil should focus on Vegetable production. Hence the statement is False.
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