According to the accompanying table, Martha has the absolute advantage in making: Time to Make a PieTime to Make a CakeMartha60 minutes80 minutesJulia50 minutes60 minutes 

A. cakes.
B. neither pies nor cakes.
C. both pies and cakes.
D. pies.


Answer: B

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