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If they spend all night writing computer programs, Laurence can write 10 programs, and Carrie Anne can write 5. If they spend all night making sunglasses, Laurence can make 6 pairs, and Carrie Anne can make 4. Given this information and supposing Laurence and Carrie Anne have constant opportunity costs, we know that _____ has an absolute advantage in _____. A. Carrie Anne; programs but not in sunglasses B. Laurence; both programs and sunglasses C. Laurence; programs but not in sunglasses D. Carrie Anne; both programs and sunglasses

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Answer:

B. Laurence; both programs and sunglasses

Step-by-step explanation:

A person has absolute advantage in the production of a good or service If he produces more quantity of the good when compared to other people.

Lawrence produces more quantities of both programs and sunglasses (10,6) when compared with Carrie Anne (5,4)

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