Suppose That the Firm's Only Variable Input Is Labor

question 102

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the firm's only variable input is labor.When 50 workers are used,the average product of labor is 50 and the marginal product of labor is 75.The wage rate is $80 and the total cost of the fixed input is $500.Which of the following is true?

• A)Average variable cost is increasing.
• B)Marginal cost is increasing.
• C)Average variable cost is decreasing.
• D)Cannot determine without more information.

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