The Following Data Show the Total Output for a Firm

question 136

Multiple Choice

The following data show the total output for a firm when different amounts of labour are combined with a fixed amount of capital.Assume that the wage per unit of labour is $10 and the cost of the capital is $50.
TABLE 7-3
-Refer to Table 7-3.What is the marginal product of the 4th unit of labour hired by the firm?

• A)42
• B)60
• C)132
• D)900
• E)1320

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Definitions:

Variable Selling Expenses

Selling costs that fluctuate with sales volume, such as commissions for sales staff.

Break-Even Sales

The amount of revenue required to cover all fixed and variable expenses, resulting in zero profit.

Variable Expenses

Expenses that vary directly with the level of production or sales, such as raw materials and direct labor costs.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not fluctuate with the level of production or sales, including rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.