Assume that Derryland and Whetonia can switch between producing cheese and producing bread at a constant rate. Table 1-1 Labor Hours Needed to Make Number of Units Produced in 40 1 Unit of Hours Cheese Bread Cheese Bread Derryland 1 4 40 10 Whetonia 8 20

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Refer to Table 1-1

Now, each country spends all 40 hours of its time producing only the good for which it has a comparative advantage.

What is the total output of CHEESE produced by both countries combined now?

Assume that Derryland and Whetonia can switch between producing cheese and
producing bread at a constant rate.
Table 1-1
Labor Hours Needed to Make Number of Units Produced in 40
1 Unit of
Hours
Cheese
Bread
Cheese
Bread
Derryland
1
4
40
10
Whetonia
8
20
Transcribed Image Text:Assume that Derryland and Whetonia can switch between producing cheese and producing bread at a constant rate. Table 1-1 Labor Hours Needed to Make Number of Units Produced in 40 1 Unit of Hours Cheese Bread Cheese Bread Derryland 1 4 40 10 Whetonia 8 20
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