Japan can make 12 widgets or 16 gadgets in one hour. Britain can make 3 widgets or 9 gadgets in one hour. Who specializes in producing widgets and who specializes in producing gadgets? Mention one example of a trade that will be strictly mutually beneficial. Show your mathematical work.

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