Michael takes 10 minutes to iron a shirt and 20 minutes to type a paper. Aiden takes 10 minutes to iron a shirt and 30 minutes to type a paper. Which of the following statements is correct?
a. Aiden has a comparative advantage in ironing.
b. Aiden has a comparative advantage in typing.
c. Michael has a comparative advantage in ironing.
d. Neither can gain from specialization and exchange.
A
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