If Al has an absolute advantage over Beth in preparing meals, then:
A. Al's opportunity cost of preparing a meal is lower than is Beth's.
B. it takes Al more time to prepare a meal than Beth.
C. Al can prepare more meals in a given time period than Beth.
D. the problem of scarcity applies to Beth but not to Al.
Answer: C
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