When labor usage is at 12 units, output is 36 units. From this we may infer that:
A) the marginal product of labor is 3.
B) the total product of labor is 1/3.
C) the average product of labor is 3.
D) none of the above

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Total product of labor is the total amount of output produced by all workers. It is calculated by multiplying the labor input by the average product of labor. Since 12 units of labor produce 36 output units, the average product of labor is 3 (36/12). Therefore, choice C is correct. The marginal product of labor is the additional output produced by an additional unit of labor. It is not given in this scenario, so choice A is incorrect. Choice B is incorrect because it suggests that the total product of labor is less than 1, which is not possible.

When Labor Usage Is at 12 Units, Output Is 36