Table 18-9 The Following Table Shows the Production Function for a Particular

question 370

Multiple Choice

Table 18-9
The following table shows the production function for a particular business. The numbers represent the various labor and output combinations the firm may choose for its output on a daily basis.
-Refer to Table 18-9. What is the marginal product of the fourth unit of labor?

• A)40 units
• B)50 units
• C)60 units
• D)180 units

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