Suppose a Competitive Firm Pays a Wage of $12 an Hour

question 159

Multiple Choice

Suppose a competitive firm pays a wage of $12 an hour and sells its product at $3 per unit.Assume that labor is the only input.If hiring another worker would increase output by five units per hour, then to maximize profits the firm should

• A)not change the number of workers it currently hires.
• B)lay off some of its workers.
• C)hire the additional worker.
• D)There is not enough information to answer the question.

---

Definitions:

Plantar Flexion

The movement of the foot that increases the angle between the sole of the foot and the back of the leg, like pointing the toes.

Dorsiflexion

The movement that elevates the foot upwards towards the shin, decreasing the angle between the dorsum of the foot and the leg.

Circumduction

A circular movement of a limb or eye where the end follows a circular path.

Lateral Flexion

The movement of bending sideways at the waist or neck, reducing the angle between the side of the body or head and the arms or legs.