Number of stylist (per week) total output(per week) marginal physical product (output per stylist) total revenue(dollars per week) marginal revenue product (dollars per stylist)

0 0 ...... $0 ........

1 60 ______ ______ ______

2 80 ______ ______ ______

3 90 ______ ______ ______

4 90 ______ ______ ______

Table $30.2$ Hairstyling Appointments and Revenues Table 30.2 shows how many hairstyling appointments a hair salon can schedule per week based on the number of stylists.In the spaces provided, compute the marginal physical product (MPP) of the hair stylists, total revenue, and marginal revenue product of the stylists, assuming that a hair stylist charges $60 per appointment.In Table 30.2 suppose a hairstylist is paid $700 per week.How many hairstylists should a profit-maximizing salon hire?

Question

Number of stylist (per week)	total output(per week)	marginal physical product (output per stylist)	total revenue(dollars per week)	marginal revenue product (dollars per stylist)
0	0	......	$0	........
1	60	______	______	______
2	80	______	______	______
3	90	______	______	______
4	90	______	______	______

Table $30.2$ Hairstyling Appointments and Revenues Table 30.2 shows how many hairstyling appointments a hair salon can schedule per week based on the number of stylists.In the spaces provided, compute the marginal physical product (MPP) of the hair stylists, total revenue, and marginal revenue product of the stylists, assuming that a hair stylist charges $60 per appointment.In Table 30.2 suppose a hairstylist is paid $700 per week.How many hairstylists should a profit-maximizing salon hire?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The marginal revenue product of the second stylist is $1,200, which is greater than the $700 weekly wage. So, a profit-maximizing salon should hire two stylists.