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The tables give production possibilities data for two countries, Alpha and Beta, which have populations of equal size. \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad Alpha’s production possibilities \text { Alpha's production possibilities }
 A  B  C  D  E  Fish (Tons)  806040200 Chips (Tons)  05101520\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|c|}\hline & \text { A } & \text { B } & \text { C } & \text { D } & \text { E } \\\hline \text { Fish (Tons) } & 80 & 60 & 40 & 20 & 0 \\\hline \text { Chips (Tons) } & 0 & 5 & 10 & 15 & 20 \\\hline\end{array} \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad Beta’s production possibilities \text { Beta's production possibilities }
ABCDE Fish (Tons)  240180120600 Chips (Tons)  010203040\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline& \mathrm{A} & \mathrm{B} & \mathrm{C} & \mathrm{D} & \mathrm{E} \\\hline \text { Fish (Tons) } & 240 & 180 & 120 & 60 & 0 \\\hline \text { Chips (Tons) } & 0 & 10 & 20 & 30 & 40\\\hline\end{array} The given data show that


A) Beta has a comparative advantage in producing chips.
B) Alpha has a comparative advantage in catching fish.
C) Alpha is subject to constant costs and Beta is subject to increasing costs.
D) Beta is more efficient than Alpha both in catching fish and in producing chips.

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