Two workers are currently trying to produce both pens and pencils for a company named We R’ Write. Worker A can produce 100 pencils per day or 50 pens. Worker B can produce 100 pencils per day or 20 pens.
If the workers continue to try and produce both, how many pencils will each worker produce, and how many pens will each worker produce?
What is the opportunity cost of producing pencils and for producing pens for each worker?
After specialization, how many pencils will be made in total by both workers?
After specialization, how many pens will be made in total by both workers?
What is the difference in the total number of pencils made by both workers after specialization?
What is the difference in the total number of pens made by both workers after specialization?
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