(10) Suppose the production possibility frontier for meat (M) and potatoes (P) is given by: 2P + 4M = 200 a. Suppose that people prefer to eat two potatoes with every pound of meat, how much of each product will be produced? b. Assuming that this economy is operating efficiently, what price ratio must prevail?

(10) Suppose the production possibility frontier for meat (M) and potatoes (P) is given by: 2P + 4M = 200 a. Suppose that people prefer to eat two potatoes with every pound of meat, how much of each product will be produced? b. Assuming that this economy is operating efficiently, what price ratio must prevail?

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