Let L represent the number of workers hired by a firm, and let Q represent that firm's quantity of output. Assume two points on the firm's production function are (L=6,Q=147) and (L=7,Q=184). The marginal product of the seventh worker is
A)25 units of output.
B)27 units of output.
C)37 units of output.
D)184 units of output.

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The marginal product of the seventh worker is calculated by the change in output divided by the change in the number of workers: (184 - 147) / (7 - 6) = 37 units of output.

Let L Represent the Number of Workers Hired by a Firm