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Evaluating Energy Intensity in Agricultural Production
A farm manager is comparing two wheat production methods. Method A uses 5 workers and 200 units of energy to produce 1,000 bushels. Method B uses 12 workers and 400 units of energy to produce 2,000 bushels. The manager concludes that Method B is more energy-intensive because it uses a greater absolute amount of energy (400 units > 200 units). Analyze the manager's conclusion. Is it correct? Explain your reasoning by calculating the relevant input ratios for both methods and clarifying why the manager's approach is flawed.
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