When the Marginal Product of Labour Is Greater Than the Average

question 128

Multiple Choice

When the marginal product of labour is greater than the average product of labour,

• A)the average product of labour is increasing.
• B)the marginal product of labour is increasing.
• C)the total product curve is negatively sloped.
• D)the firm is experiencing diminishing marginal returns.
• E)the firm is experiencing constant returns.

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Definitions:

Output

The amount of products or services generated by a company, sector, or economic system within a specific timeframe.

Marginal Cost

The expense incurred from manufacturing an extra unit of a product or service.

Average Total Cost

A rephrased definition: The per unit production cost calculated by dividing the sum of all production costs by the quantity of output produced.

Variable Cost

Costs that change in proportion to the level of output or activity of a business.