A local computer manufacturer hires an additional worker and pays $10.00 per hour for an 8 -hour day. The worker is capable of assembling 3 computers an hour. The firm sells each computer for $1,500. What is the marginal physical product of this worker?
A) $10.00 per hour
B) 3 computers per hour
C) $1,500 per unit produced
D) $80.00 per day

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The marginal physical product refers to the additional output produced by the additional worker, which in this case is 3 computers per hour.

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