An economy produces steel and lumber. To produce 1 ton of steel requires the consumption of .1 tons of steel and 2 tons of lumber (that's 2 whole tons, not 0.2 tons). To produce 1 ton of lumber requires the consumption of .4 tons of steel, and 0 tons of lumber. Suppose there is a demand for 3 tons of steel and 1 ton of lumber. If a production schedule is calculated to meet this demand, how many tons of steel are produced? O none of the others 28 O 2 34 O 24 4.

An economy produces steel and lumber. To produce 1 ton of steel requires the consumption of .1 tons of steel and 2 tons of lumber (that's 2 whole tons, not 0.2 tons). To produce 1 ton of lumber requires the consumption of .4 tons of steel, and 0 tons of lumber. Suppose there is a demand for 3 tons of steel and 1 ton of lumber. If a production schedule is calculated to meet this demand, how many tons of steel are produced? O none of the others 28 O 2 34 O 24 4.

Micro Economics For Today

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Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

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Chapter6: Consumer Choice Theory

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