The Marginal Products of the First, Second, and Third Workers

question 52

Multiple Choice

The marginal products of the first, second, and third workers are 20, 12, and 8, respectively. If four workers can produce 45 units of output, then the marginal product of the fourth worker is

• A) 4.
• B) 5.
• C) 40.
• D) 45.

---

Definitions:

Particulate

Relating to small distinct particles, often used in contexts like pollution (particulate matter) referring to tiny particles suspended in air.

Genes

Units of heredity made up of DNA that are responsible for the genetic traits passed from parents to offspring.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic Acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.

Genetic Material

The molecules—specifically DNA or RNA in some viruses—that carry the genetic information necessary for growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of living organisms.