Table 1.2 shows the hypothetical trade-off between different combinations of Stealth bombers and B-1 bombers that might be produced in a year with the limited U.S. capacity, ceteris paribus.Table 1.2Production Possibilities for BombersCombinationNumber of B-1 BombersOpportunity cost(Foregone Stealth)Number of Stealth BombersOpportunity cost (Foregone B-1)A20NA195 B35 180 C45 150 D50 100NAOn the basis of Table 1.2, what is gained by producing at point B rather than point A?
A. 195 Stealth bombers.
B. 35 B-1 bombers.
C. 15 B-1 bombers.
D. 15 Stealth bombers.
Answer: C
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