1) The following table shows the production function for a firm. Number of workers Average productivity 1 6 2 8 3 9 4 9.25 5 9.30 6 9.32 Which worker represents the first decline in marginal productivity? A- 3rd. B-4th. C-5th D-6th. E- Productivity increases across the range given

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(1) The following table shows the production function for a firm.

Number of workers Average productivity
    1    6
   2   8
  3  9
  4  9.25
  5  9.30
  6  9.32

Which worker represents the first decline in marginal productivity? 

A- 3rd. B-4th.   C-5th   D-6th.   E- Productivity increases across the range given

(2)A company hires workers to develop phone apps. The following table shows the marginal productivity of each worker.

 Number of Workers  Marginal Product
  1    8
  2   9
 3   10
 4   10.5
 5   9.75
 6   9.5

What is the total product of employing the third worker?

A- 1.   B-9.  C-10.  D-27. E-30

 

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