Exhibit 8.2

-Refer to Exhibit 8.2, which shows three different per-worker production functions: PF₁, PF₂, and PF₃. If PF₁ is the initial per-worker production function for a farm, which of the following reflects an increase in the number of tractors per worker in the farm?
A) a movement from point D to point C
B) an upward shift from PF₁ to PF₂
C) a downward shift from PF₁ to PF₃
D) a movement from point C to point D
E) a movement from point D to point B

Question

Exhibit 8.2
 
-Refer to Exhibit 8.2, which shows three different per-worker production functions: PF₁, PF₂, and PF₃. If PF₁ is the initial per-worker production function for a farm, which of the following reflects an increase in the number of tractors per worker in the farm?
A) a movement from point D to point C 
B) an upward shift from PF₁ to PF₂ 
C) a downward shift from PF₁ to PF₃ 
D) a movement from point C to point D 
E) a movement from point D to point B

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A movement from point C to point D reflects an increase in the number of tractors per worker as it moves along the same PF₁ production function.

Exhibit 8.2 -Refer to Exhibit 8.2, Which Shows Three Different Per-Worker Production