4. Refer to Table 3-2. Assume that England and France each has 10 labor hours available. If each country divides its time equally between the production of cheese and wine, then total production is a. 10 units of cheese and 6 units of wine. b. 6 units of cheese and 3.75 units of wine. c. 10 units of cheese and 3.75 units of wine. d. 6 units of cheese and 10 units of wine.

4. Refer to Table 3-2. Assume that England and France each has 10 labor hours available. If each country divides its time equally between the production of cheese and wine, then total production is a. 10 units of cheese and 6 units of wine. b. 6 units of cheese and 3.75 units of wine. c. 10 units of cheese and 3.75 units of wine. d. 6 units of cheese and 10 units of wine.

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