Graph 18-1 This Graph Represents the Value of Marginal

question 169

Multiple Choice

Graph 18-1 This graph represents the value of marginal product for a firm that sells its product in a competitive market.Use the graph to answer the following question(s) .
-Refer to Graph 18-1.If a firm were operating at a level of output below Q*, hiring more workers would:

• A)increase marginal product
• B)decrease profit
• C)increase profit
• D)decrease the price of the final good

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