If Hiring More Workers Results in Each Additional Worker Contributing

question 11

Multiple Choice

If hiring more workers results in each additional worker contributing successively smaller amounts of output, then which of the following is present?

• A)diminishing profitability
• B)diminishing total product
• C)diminishing marginal product
• D)Both b and c are correct.

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Definitions:

Bonds Outstanding

The total amount of bonds that have been issued by a corporation or government and have not yet been repaid.

Leveraged Value

Refers to the increased value a company aims to achieve by borrowing capital or using financial leverage to fund its operations or investments.

Weighted Average

A calculation that takes into account the varying degrees of importance or values of the components in the data set.

Cost of Debt

The effective rate that a company pays on its current debt, which can be measured before or after taxes.