Refer to Scenario 7.7 below to answer the question(s) that follow.
SCENARIO 7.7: A lawn service company has the following production possibilities. With one, two, three, and four workers, the company can mow 4, 9, 12, and 14 lawns per day, respectively.
-Refer to Scenario 7.7. The marginal product of the second worker is
A) 3.
B) 4.
C) 5.
D) 9.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The marginal product of the second worker is calculated by subtracting the total product with one worker from the total product with two workers. Thus, 9 lawns - 4 lawns = 5 lawns.