To maximize their total production, each should to the activity
of their comparative advantage.
Opportunity cost of 1 fishing lure for Tristan = lawns given
up/Fishing lures produced = 3/12 = 0.25 lawn
Opportunity cost of 1 fishing lure for Thomas = lawns given
up/Fishing lures produced = 6/6 = 1 lawn
Tristan has a comparative advantage in producing fishing lures and
thus Thomas has a comparative advantage in mowing lawns.
So, to maximize total production, Thomas should mow the
lawn and he will mow 30*6 = 180 lawns each month.
Tristan should produce fishing lures and will produce 20*12 = 240
fishing lures per month.
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