3. This question just asks for total output if the two countries specialize in producing the product where each has a comparative advantage.

   We've already established that Country 1 has a comparative advantage in burrito production, so it should specialize and produce 150 burritos and 0 computers.

   We know that Country 2 has a comparative advantage in computer production, so it should specialize and produce 100 computers and 0 burritos.

   Any total outputs higher than choice c. "150 burritos and 100 computers." aren't feasible, and lower than that come from not specializing.

Country 1 Country 2
Burr. Comp. Burr. Comp.
150 0 100 0
120 10 80 20
90 20 60 40
60 30 40 60
30 40 20 80
0 50 0 100


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