IndividualOpportunity CostPramilla2 units of good X to produce 1 unit of good YSam3 units of good X to produce 1 unit of good YGeorge4 units of good Y to produce 1 unit of good XLucas5 units of good Y to produce 1 unit of good XConsider the opportunity costs of producing goods X and Y that are listed for the four individuals above. Which person has a comparative advantage in producing good X?
A. Pramilla
B. Sam
C. Lucas
D. George
Answer: B
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