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Transcribed Image Text:Table 3-9
Assume that Maya and Miguel can switch between producing mixers and producing toasters at a constant rate.
Hours Needed to Make 1
Amount Produced in 60 Hours
Toaster
Mixer
Toaster
Mixer
Maya
6.
3
10
20
Miguel
10
15
6
12
Refer to Table 3-9. Assume that Maya and Miguel each has 60 hours available. If each person divides his/her time equally between the production of mixers and
toasters, then total production is
O a. 8 mixers and 16 toasters.
O b. 3.5 mixers and 6 toasters.
O c. 15 mixers and 9 toasters.
O d. 20 mixers and 12 toasters.
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