Refer to the Following:
the Table Below Shows a Competitive $\begin{array}{ll} \text {Units of Labor }& \text {Units of Output }\\3 & 370 \\4 & 490 \\5 & 570 \\6 & 600 \\7 & 620\end{array}$

question 73

Multiple Choice

Refer to the following:
The table below shows a competitive firm's short-run production function. Labor is the firm's only variable input, and market price for the firm's product is $2 per unit.
$\begin{array}{ll} \text {Units of Labor }& \text {Units of Output }\\3 & 370 \\4 & 490 \\5 & 570 \\6 & 600 \\7 & 620\end{array}$
-If the wage rate is $200, how many units of labor will the firm employ?

• A) 3
• B) 4
• C) 5
• D) 6
• E) 0, the firm shuts down

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Definitions:

Average Fixed Cost

Average fixed cost is the fixed cost per unit of output, calculated by dividing total fixed costs by the number of units produced, which decreases as production increases.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable costs of production divided by the quantity of output produced, representing the variable cost per unit of output.

Total Variable Cost

The sum of all variable costs for a given level of production or output.

Total Cost

The complete sum of money required for the production of goods or services, including expenses that stay the same and those that vary.