The following graph shows the production possibilities curve for the economy with only two members, Silvia and Art. Silvia can produce either 50 pounds of beef or 2 computers per week, and Art can produce 100 pounds of beef or 1 computer per week. Both of them work 40 weeks per year.
With the opportunity to trade Silvia and Art can ________ the maximum consumption of computers by ________ units.
A. increase; 160
B. increase; 40
C. decrease; 80
D. decrease; 160
Answer: B
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