Question 59
MediumOriginal questionThe table shows an economy's production possibilities.
| Combination | Wheat (tonnes) | Cloth (lakh m) |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 20 |
| B | 1 | 18 |
| C | 2 | 15 |
| D | 3 | 11 |
| E | 4 | 6 |
The economy produces 2 tonnes of wheat and 12 lakh m of cloth. This shows
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
With 2 tonnes of wheat the PPC allows 15 lakh m of cloth (combination C).
Producing only 12 means the point lies inside the PPC: some resources are idle or wasted.
- Concept
- Locating a combination against the PPC
- Typical timeTypical
- 70 s
- Your timeYours
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