Suppose an American worker can make 100 chairs or catch 900 fish per day. On the other hand, a Chilean worker, can make 40 chairs or catch 400 fish per day. The United States has an absolute advantage in the production of both fish and chairs. This means that the United States:
A. should take advantage of Chile by trading with them.
B. should produce only chairs and trade with Chile to get fish.
C. should produce only fish and trade with Chile to get chairs.
D. can produce more fish and chairs than Chile given the same amount of workers.
Answer: D
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