$$\begin{array}{l}
\begin{array} { | c | c | }
\hline \text { Units of Labor } & \text { Units of Output } \
\hline 0 & 0 \
\hline 1 & 15 \
\hline 2 & 35 \
\hline 3 & 45 \
\hline 4 & 52 \
\hline
\end{array}\
\text { Table 21.1 }
\end{array}$$ What is the marginal physical product of the second unit of labor in Table 21.1?
A) 20.
B) 17.
C) 35.
D) 5.

Question

$$\begin{array}{l}
\begin{array} { | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Units of Labor } & \text { Units of Output } \
\hline 0 & 0 \
\hline 1 & 15 \
\hline 2 & 35 \
\hline 3 & 45 \
\hline 4 & 52 \
\hline
\end{array}\
\text { Table 21.1 }
\end{array}$$ What is the marginal physical product of the second unit of labor in Table 21.1?
A) 20.
B) 17.
C) 35.
D) 5.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The marginal physical product of the second unit of labor is calculated by subtracting the total output with one unit of labor from the total output with two units of labor. Thus, it is $35 - 15 = 20$.

What Is the Marginal Physical Product of the Second Unit