The following table shows the total number of pizzas produced by 7 workers.
Table 16-1 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | }
\hline \begin{array} { c }
\text { Number of } \
\text { workers }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c }
\text { Total number of pizzas } \
\text { produced per day }
\end{array} \
\hline 0 & 0 \
\hline 1 & 6 \
\hline 2 & 13 \
\hline 3 & 18 \
\hline 4 & 21 \
\hline 5 & 23 \
\hline 6 & 22 \
\hline 7 & 20 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-In Table 16-1,marginal returns from labor diminishes from the _____ worker.
A)fifth
B)second
C)third
D)sixth

Question

The following table shows the total number of pizzas produced by 7 workers.
Table 16-1 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } 
\hline \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Number of } \
\text { workers }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Total number of pizzas } \
\text { produced per day }
\end{array} \
\hline 0 & 0 \
\hline 1 & 6 \
\hline 2 & 13 \
\hline 3 & 18 \
\hline 4 & 21 \
\hline 5 & 23 \
\hline 6 & 22 \
\hline 7 & 20 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-In Table 16-1,marginal returns from labor diminishes from the _____ worker.
A)fifth
B)second
C)third
D)sixth

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Marginal returns diminish when each additional worker contributes less to total output than the previous one. From the third worker, the increase in pizzas produced starts to decrease.

The Following Table Shows the Total Number of Pizzas Produced