If Jason can wash a car in 20 minutes and wash a dog in 10 minutes, and Megan can wash a car in 15 minutes and wash a dog in 15 minutes, which of the following statements is true?

a. The opportunity cost of washing a car is greater for Megan.
b. The opportunity cost of washing a car is one dog bath for Jason.
c. Megan could wash two cars in the time it takes to wash a dog.
d. Jason has both a comparative and an absolute advantage in washing a dog.
e. The opportunity cost of washing a dog is greater for Jason.


D

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