Smith and Jones comprise a two-person economy. Their hourly rates of production are shown in the accompanying table. Calculators Per HourComputers Per HourSmith10010Jones1206 If Smith and Jones are dividing their time efficiently and producing more than 10 computers and fewer than 120 calculators per hour, then Smith will ________ and Jones will ________.

A. split his time between computers and calculators; produce only computers
B. produce only computers; split his time between computers and calculators
C. produce only calculators; produce only computers
D. produce only computers; produce only calculators


Answer: B

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