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If Germany can produce 3 million cars and the United Kingdom can produce 5 million cars, which country has an Absolute advantage? A. Germany B. France C. the United Kingdom

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United Kingdom can produce 5 million cars,
which country has an Absolute advantage?
A. Germany
B. France
C. the United Kingdom
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