Suppose it takes workers in Baldistan 20 hours to produce a metal folding table, and it takes workers in Plochia 18 hours to produce an identical table. Workers in Baldistan take 40 hours to produce a set of ceramic plates, and it takes workers in Plochia 22 hours to make identical plates. Which of the following is true?
A. Baldistan and Plochia can gain from trading with one another.
B. Plochia is better off making both tables and plates and not trading with Baldistan.
C. Plochia has a comparative advantage in making tables.
D. Baldistan has an absolute advantage in making tables.
Answer: A
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