Suppose it takes Dan 5 minutes to make a sandwich and 15 minutes to make a smoothie, and it takes Tracy 6 minutes to make a sandwich and 12 minutes to make a smoothie. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. Dan should specialize in sandwiches, and Tracy should specialize in smoothies.
B. Dan should specialize in both sandwiches and smoothies.
C. Dan should specialize in smoothies, and Tracy should specialize in sandwiches.
D. Tracy should specialize in sandwiches and smoothies.
Answer: A
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