The graph below is Mendork's production possibility curve for the only two goods that it produces-quirks and quarks.

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The graph below is Mendork's production possibility curve for the only two goods that
it produces-quirks and quarks.
Quantity of Quarks
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
A
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Quantity of Quirks
Select one:
Refer to the graph above to answer this question. If new technology increased the
output of quirks by 50%, how many quirks could be produced if 700 quarks were
produced?
B
A. 9 quirks.
B. 18 quirks.
C. 10 quirks.
D. 20 quirks.
E. No quirks.
Transcribed Image Text:The graph below is Mendork's production possibility curve for the only two goods that it produces-quirks and quarks. Quantity of Quarks 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 A 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 Quantity of Quirks Select one: Refer to the graph above to answer this question. If new technology increased the output of quirks by 50%, how many quirks could be produced if 700 quarks were produced? B A. 9 quirks. B. 18 quirks. C. 10 quirks. D. 20 quirks. E. No quirks.
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