QUESTION 17 Cashews (pounds) 150 Pakistan 240 Cotton (bolts) Cashews (pounds) 120 Indonesia Refer to Figure 2-7. Which country has a comparative advantage in the production of cashews? ONeither country OPakistan OThey have equal productive capabilities. OIndonesia 320 Cotton (bolts)

QUESTION 17 Cashews (pounds) 150 Pakistan 240 Cotton (bolts) Cashews (pounds) 120 Indonesia Refer to Figure 2-7. Which country has a comparative advantage in the production of cashews? ONeither country OPakistan OThey have equal productive capabilities. OIndonesia 320 Cotton (bolts)

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