Smith and Jones Comprise a Two-Person Economy Suppose Smith and Jones Begin by Producing 0 Computers and of Production

Smith and Jones comprise a two-person economy. Their hourly rates of production are shown in the accompanying table. $$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | } \hline & \text { Calculatars Per Haur } & \text { Camputers Per Haur } \\\hline \text { Brith } & 100 & 10 \\\hline \text { Jones } & 120 & 6 \\\hline\end{array}$$ Suppose Smith and Jones begin by producing 0 computers and 220 calculators per hour. If they wish to produce 2 computers and 200 calculators per hour efficiently, then Smith should spend ________, and Jones should spend ________.

A) 30 minutes making each; 30 minutes making each
B) 48 minutes making computers and 12 minutes making calculators; 1 hour making calculators
C) 1 hour making calculators; 10 minutes making computers and 50 minutes making calculators
D) 12 minutes making computers and 48 minutes making calculators; 1 hour making calculators

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