Suppose the figure shown represents the production possibilities frontier for Country A. Which of the following combinations of goods could Country A consume in the absence of trade?
A. (15 airplanes, 15 trucks)
B. (10 airplanes, 30 trucks)
C. (10 airplanes, 25 trucks)
D. (5 airplanes, 30 trucks)
Answer: D
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