The Dominican Republic and Nicaragua both produce coffee and rum. The Dominican Republic can produce 16 thousand tons of coffee per year or 4 thousand barrels of rum. Nicaragua can produce 10 thousand tons of coffee per year or 2 thousand barrels of rum. What are the minimum and maximum prices at which these countries will trade coffee?

The Dominican Republic and Nicaragua both produce coffee and rum. The Dominican Republic can produce 16 thousand tons of coffee per year or 4 thousand barrels of rum. Nicaragua can produce 10 thousand tons of coffee per year or 2 thousand barrels of rum. What are the minimum and maximum prices at which these countries will trade coffee?

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