Economics (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter26: Factor Markets: With Emphasis On The Labor Market
Section26.1: Factor Markets
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The A-1 Corporation supplies airplane manufacturers with preformed sheet metal panels that are used on the exterior of aircraft. Manufacturing these panels requires only five sheet metal–forming machines, which cost $500 each, and workers. These workers can be hired on an as-needed basis in the labor market at $9,000 each. Given the simplicity of the manufacturing process, the preformed sheet metal panel market is highly competitive. Therefore, the market price for one of A-1’s panels is $80. Based on the production data in the accompanying table, how many workers should A-1 hire to maximize its profits?

Transcribed Image Text:Sheet Metal-Forming
Machines
Workers
Number of
Panels Produced
5
0
5
1
600
5
2
1,000
3
1,290
4
1,480
5
5
1.600
5
6
1,680
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