Amy and Bill are fixing up their house by painting walls and installing electrical outlets. In one hour, Amy can paint 8 walls, or install 6 outlets. In one hour, Bill can paint 5 walls, or install 5 outlets a. Amy has the absolute advantage in (Click to select) , while Bill has the absolute advantage in (Click to select) b. (Click to select) v has the comparative advantage in painting. (Click to select) has the comparative advantage in outlets.

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