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.
If this country has an open economy, Silvia and Art can get ________ pounds of beef in exchange of a computer.
A. 120
B. 50
C. 80
D. 25
Answer: B
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