The Following Data Show the Total Output for a Firm

question 134

Multiple Choice

The following data show the total output for a firm when different amounts of labour are combined with a fixed amount of capital.Assume that the wage per unit of labour is $10 and the cost of the capital is $50.
TABLE 7-3
-Refer to Table 7-3.The marginal product of labour is at its maximum when the firm changes the amount of labour hired from

• A)0 to 1 unit.
• B)1 to 2 units.
• C)2 to 3 units.
• D)3 to 4 units.
• E)4 to 5 units.

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Definitions:

Unit Sales Price

The price at which a single unit of product is sold, reflecting the cost plus any markup or minus any discounts.

Unit Variable Cost

The cost per unit to produce a single product, encompassing materials, labor, and all other expenses that fluctuate with the level of production.

Fixed Costs

Fixed overheads, including rental costs, salary payments, and insurance fees, that stay unchanged with fluctuations in production or sales figures.

Required Units

The quantity of products or services that must be produced or sold to meet a specific target or fulfill a certain demand.