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The accompanying table gives how many pairs of skis and sleds Denmark and Iceland can produce using one day’s worth of labor.
Country | Skis | Sleds |
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Denmark | 4 | 12 |
Iceland | 3 | 6 |
Use the the table to answer the following questions
Round your answers to two decimal places as needed.
What is Denmark’s opportunity cost of producing a pair of skis?
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