Maximum Feasible Hourly Production Rates of EitherComputers or Bicycles Using All Available ResourcesProductUnited StatesChinaComputers83Bicycles26 Refer to the above table. If opportunity costs are constant, the two countries will gain from trade at a rate of exchange of

A. 0.1 computer for 1 bicycle.
B. 8 bicycles for 1 computer.
C. 5 computers for 1 bicycle.
D. 1 computer for 1 bicycle.


Answer: D

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