Answer the next question on the basis of the data given for two regions, East and West, of a hypothetical world. The nations have the production possibilities for units of food and clothing given below.East Production PossibilitiesWest Production Possibilities ABCD ABCDFood241680Food4530150Clothing04812Clothing051015Which of the following is true?

A. For the West region, the cost of 5 units of clothing is 10 units of food.
B. For the East region, the cost of 8 units of food is 8 units of clothing.
C. For the West region, the cost of 15 units of food is 5 units of clothing.
D. For the East region, the cost of 4 units of clothing is 6 units of food.

Answer: C

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