Consider the no-trade input/output situation presented in the following table for Countries X and Y. Assuming that free trade is allowed, develop a scenario that will benefit the citizens of both countries.

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INPUT/OUTPUT WITHOUT TRADE Country Total I. Units of Input (000,000) Food 70 60 Textiles 40 30 II. Output per Unit of Input (Ibs or yards) Food 17 Textiles 5 III. Total Output (Ibs or yards) (000,000) 1,190 Food 300 1,490 Textiles 200 60 260 IV. Consumption (lbs or yards) (000,000) 300 Food 1,190 1,490 Textiles 200 60 260