Table 11-2

Table 11-2 summarizes production at the Crunchy Apple Orchard for the month of April.
-Refer to Table 11-2.What is the marginal product of the 4th worker?
A)230 bushels
B)57.4 bushels
C)50 bushels
D)12.4 bushels

Question

Table 11-2
  
Table 11-2 summarizes production at the Crunchy Apple Orchard for the month of April.
-Refer to Table 11-2.What is the marginal product of the 4th worker?
A)230 bushels 
B)57.4 bushels 
C)50 bushels 
D)12.4 bushels

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The marginal product of the 4th worker can be calculated as the difference between the total product of the 4th worker and the total product of the 3rd worker, which is:
Marginal product of the 4th worker = Total product of 4th worker - Total product of 3rd worker
= 950 - 900 = 50 bushels
Therefore, the correct answer is C, 50 bushels.

Table 11-2 Table 11-2 Summarizes Production at the Crunchy Apple Orchard for the Crunchy