Solve the Problem The Accountant Then Fit Both a Linear Graph and an Four

question 46

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-An accountant tabulated a firm's profits for four recent years in the following table:
$\begin{array} { l | l } \text { Year } & \text { Profits } \\\hline 1996 & \$ 250,000 \\1997 & \$ 300,000 \\1998 & \$ 400,000 \\1999 & \$ 600,000\end{array}$

The accountant then fit both a linear graph and an exponential curve (seen below) to the data, in order to estimat profits. Use the linear graph to estimate the profits in the year $2001 .$

• A) About \(\$ 500,000\)
• B) About \(\$ 700,000\)
• C) About \(\$ 800,000\)
• D) About \(\$ 900,000\)

Understand the concept of the production function and its relevance in determining optimal labor and capital usage.

Interpret the slope of an isoquant as the rate of technical substitution between labor and capital.

Analyze conditions under which isoquants can or cannot cross and the implications for production efficiency.

Understand the relationship between marginal product, total product, and average product of labor.

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