Refer to the accompanying table. It is clear that diminishing returns sets in after ________ workers per day.
A)3
B)4
C)5

Question

Refer to the accompanying table. It is clear that diminishing returns sets in after ________ workers per day.   
A)3 
B)4 
C)5

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The additional output generated by the 1st worker is 3, by the 2ⁿᵈ worker is 5, by the 3ʳᵈ worker is 7, by the 4ᵗʰ worker is 9, but the 5ᵗʰ worker is 8, and by the 6ᵗʰ worker is 7. The additional output generated by each additional worker begins to diminish after the 4ᵗʰ worker.

Refer to the Accompanying Table