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Lucy has an absolute advantage in both cupboards and washing windows
The opportunity cost of cleaning cupboards for
Lucy = 3/4 = 0.75
Robert = 2/3 = 0.66
The opportunity cost of washing windows for
Lucy = 4/3 = 1.33
Robert = 3/2 = 1.5
Luch has a comparative advantage in washing windows and Robert has a comparative advantage in cleaning cupboards
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