In an hour, Bob can produce 10 milkshakes or 10 ice cream sundaes and Elle can produce 11 milkshakes or 55 ice cream sundaes. What is Bob's opportunity cost of producing 1 milkshake? What is Elle's opportunity cost of producing 1 milkshake? Who has a comparative advantage in milkshakes and who has an absolute advantage in both goods?
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