Question

If the production possibilities frontiers shown are each for one day of work, then which of the following combinations of pies and tarts could Maxine and Daisy together not make in a given day? a) 8 pies and 10 tarts b) 6 pies and 6 tarts c) 10 pies and 8 tarts d) 4 pies and 4 tarts

Answer 1

Maxine and Daisy together cannot make 8 pies and 10 tarts in a given day. Option A is answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The production possibilities frontier (PPF) shows all the maximum combinations of two goods that can be produced using a given amount of resources and technology. In this case, the PPFs for Maxine and Daisy represent the maximum number of pies and tarts they can make each day.

To determine if Maxine and Daisy can make 8 pies and 10 tarts in a given day, we need to find the point on their combined PPF that corresponds to this combination. However, this point does not exist on either of their individual PPFs or on their combined PPF. This means that it is impossible for Maxine and Daisy to make 8 pies and 10 tarts in a given day.

Option A is answer.

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