If Wrex can produce more math problems per hour and more book reports per hour than Maxine can, then Wrex cannot gain from trading math problems and book reports with Maxine.

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Brooke Mcmillen · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : False, Explanation :  Even if Wrex is more efficient in both tasks, he can still benefit from trading with Maxine due to the principle of comparative advantage, which allows both parties to specialize in the production of goods for which they have a lower opportunity cost, leading to gains from trade for both.

If Wrex can produce more math problems per hour and more book reports per hour than Maxine can, then Wrex cannot gain from trading math problems and book reports with Maxine.

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