What is one possible price of capital-intensive goods (in terms of labor-intensive goods) that would make BOTH countries better off as the result of trade?

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Suppose Country A can produce 200 tons of capital-intensive goods or 200 tons of labor-intensive goods in one day.  Suppose Country B can produce 80 tons of capital-intensive goods or 160 tons of labor-intensive goods in one day.

What is one possible price of capital-intensive goods (in terms of labor-intensive goods) that would make BOTH countries better off as the result of trade?

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