Suppose That for a Particular Firm the Only Variable Input

question 7

Multiple Choice

Suppose that for a particular firm the only variable input into the production process is labor and that output equals zero when no workers are hired. In addition, suppose that when the firm hires 4 workers, the firm produces 50 units of output. If the fixed cost of production is $4, the variable cost per unit of labor is $20, and the marginal product of labor for the fifth unit of labor is 2, what is the average total cost of production when the firm hires 5 workers?

• A)$2.00
• B)$20.00
• C)$20.80
• D)$22.80

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