-Using the data in the above table, what is the marginal product of the second worker?
A) 4.5 pizzas per hour
B) 5 pizzas per hour
C) 4 pizzas per hour
D) The marginal product is undefined.

Question

-Using the data in the above table, what is the marginal product of the second worker?
A) 4.5 pizzas per hour 
B) 5 pizzas per hour 
C) 4 pizzas per hour 
D) The marginal product is undefined.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The marginal product of the second worker is calculated by subtracting the total output of the first worker from the total output of the second worker. Assuming the first worker produces a certain number of pizzas and the addition of the second worker increases the total output, the difference in output directly attributable to the second worker is their marginal product. Without specific numbers from the table, the correct choice is based on understanding the concept of marginal product.

-Using the Data in the Above Table, What Is the Marginal