Answer the Question on the Basis of the Following Output

question 124

Multiple Choice

Answer the question on the basis of the following output data for a firm.Assume that the amounts of all nonlabor resources are fixed. $$\begin{array}{l}\begin{array} { c c c } \text { Number of}&&\text{ Units of }\\\text { Workers } & & \text { Output } \\\hline0 & & 0 \\1 & & 40 \\2 & & 90 \\3 & & 126 \\4 & & 150 \\5 & & 165 \\6 & & 180\end{array}\end{array}$$ Refer to the data.The marginal product of the sixth worker is:

• A) 180 units of output.
• B) 30 units of output.
• C) 15 units of output.
• D) negative.

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Definitions:

Strong Association

A term indicating a high level of correlation between two variables, suggesting that changes in one are closely linked to changes in the other.

Nonlinear

Referring to a relationship or equation that does not form a straight line when graphed, often indicating a more complex relationship between variables.

Negative

In mathematics, a negative number is a real number that is less than zero.

Strong

describes a high degree of intensity, validity, or force.