Assume Manfred's Shoe Shine Parlor Hires Labor, Its Only Variable

question 28

Multiple Choice

Assume Manfred's Shoe Shine Parlor hires labor, its only variable input, under purely competitive conditions. Shoe shines are also sold competitively. $\begin{array} {| c | c | c | c|} \text { Units of Labor } & \text { Total Product } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Marginal } \\\text { Product }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Total } \\\text { Revenue }\end{array} \\\hline 0 & 0 & & \\\hline 1 & 14 & 14 & \$ 42 \\\hline 2 & & 10 & \\\hline 3 & 30 & & 90 \\\hline 4 & 35 & & \\\hline 5 & 39 & & 117 \\\hline 6 & & & 126 \\\hline 7 & 44 & 2 & 132 \\\hline\end{array}$ At what price does each shoe shine sell?

• A) $1
• B) $2
• C) $3
• D) $2.50

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