Suppose an American Worker Can Make 20 Pairs of Shoes

Multiple Choice

Suppose an American worker can make 20 pairs of shoes or grow 100 apples per day. On the other hand, a Canadian worker can produce 10 pairs of shoes or grow 20 apples per day. The opportunity cost of one pair of shoes for the United States is _____, while the opportunity cost of one pair of shoes for Canada is ______.

A) 5 apples; 2 apples
B) 1/5 apple; 1/2 apple
C) 2,000 apples; 200 apples
D) 100 apples; 20 apples