Suppose that an average American worker produces 2 computers a week, while an av

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Suppose that an average American worker produces 2 computers a week, while an average Mexican worker produces 1 computer a week, and that an American worker can produce 3 shirts a week while a Mexican worker produces 2 shirts a week. Further suppose that, in each country, there are 50 workers of which 32 workers produce computers and the other 18 workers produce shirts.

Then, the United States produces _______ computers and _______ shirts a week while Mexico produces ______computers and _______ shirts a week. Together, the two countries combined  produce ______ computers and ______ shirts a week.

Explanation / Answer

Then, the United States produces ( 64 ) computers and ( 54 ) shirts a week while Mexico produces

( 32 )computers and ( 36 )shirts a week. Together, the two countries combined  produce ( 96 )computers and ( 90 ) shirts a week.

Here are the explantions below in order.

32 * 2 = 64

18 * 3 = 54

32 * 1 = 32

2 * 18 = 36

64 + 32 = 96

54 + 36 = 90

Hope this helps, good luck.

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