If another worker adds 9 units of output to a group of workers who had an average product of 7 units, then the average product of labor
A) will remain the same.
B) will increase.
C) will decrease.
D) What will happen to it cannot be determined.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The average product of labor is calculated by dividing the total output by the number of workers. If a worker with a higher productivity (9 units) joins the group, the total output of the group will increase. Therefore, the average product of labor will also increase.

If Another Worker Adds 9 Units of Output to a Group