Isabella and Antonio are auto mechanics. Isabella takes 8 hours to replace a clutch and 6 hours to replace a set of brakes. Antonio takes 4 hours to replace a clutch and 2 hours to replace a set of brakes. State whether anyone has an absolute advantage at either task and, for each task, identify who has a comparative advantage. Instructions: Enter your responses rounded to two decimal places. The opportunity cost of replacing a set of brakes for Isabella is The opportunity cost of replacing a set of brakes for Antonio is Antonio Isabella Antonio Antonio has a comparative advantage in brake replacement. has a comparative advantage in clutch replacement. has an absolute advantage in brake replacement. has an absolute advantage in clutch replacement. |

Isabella and Antonio are auto mechanics. Isabella takes 8 hours to replace a clutch and 6 hours to replace a set of brakes. Antonio takes 4 hours to replace a clutch and 2 hours to replace a set of brakes. State whether anyone has an absolute advantage at either task and, for each task, identify who has a comparative advantage. Instructions: Enter your responses rounded to two decimal places. The opportunity cost of replacing a set of brakes for Isabella is The opportunity cost of replacing a set of brakes for Antonio is Antonio Isabella Antonio Antonio has a comparative advantage in brake replacement. has a comparative advantage in clutch replacement. has an absolute advantage in brake replacement. has an absolute advantage in clutch replacement. |

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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