Taylor and Bobby are auto mechanics. Taylor takes 12 hours to replace an engine and 4 hours to replace a set of brakes.  Bobby takes 8 hours to replace an engine and 4 hours to replace a set of brakes.  State whether anyone has an absolute advantage at either task and, for each task, identify who has a comparative advantage

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