Board Games, Inc. makes board games. The following data pertains to the last six months: Direct Labor Hours Manufacturing Overhead Month 1 45,000 $295,000 Month 2 62 comma 000 $ 319 comma 000 Month 3 57,000 $323,000 Month 4 52,000 $247,250 Month 5 34,000 $178,200 Month 6 27 comma 000 $ 163 comma 500 Based on this data, what is the linear cost equation?

Which of the following best explains how trade enables greater specialization among producers? a. trade diversifies the market by bringing specialized goods from around the world. b. trade requires distribution networks and adds one more step to the production process. c. trade enables producers to open up new markets for their goods and services. d. trade allows people to focus on one kind of production and trade for their other needs.