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.

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Since an average american worker produces 2 computers a week.

Therefore 32 workers produce 32*2 computers a week = 64

Since an average american worker produces 3 shirts a week.

Therefore 18 workers produce 18*3 shirts a week = 54

Since an average Mexican worker produces 1 computer a week

Therefore 32 workers produce 32*1 computers a week = 32

Since an average Mexican worker produces 2 shirts a week

Therefore 18 workers produce 18*2 shirts a week = 36

Total number of computers produced by two countries = 64 +32 = 96

Total number of shirts produced by two countries = 54 + 36 = 90

the United States produces 64 computers and 54 shirts a week while Mexico produces 32computers and 36 shirts a week. Together, the two countries combined  produce 96 computers and 90 shirts a week.

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