The following table shows the total output of bread produced by different numbers of workers in a bakery.

-Refer to the table above.The marginal product of workers falls below zero when the ________ worker is hired.

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The following table shows the total output of bread produced by different numbers of workers in a bakery.
 
-Refer to the table above.The marginal product of workers falls below zero when the ________ worker is hired.

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The marginal product of a worker falls below zero when hiring that worker causes total output to decrease. This typically occurs when the firm has hired too many workers relative to its capital or other inputs, leading to overcrowding or inefficiencies. Without seeing the specific table, the general principle is that the marginal product becomes negative when additional workers contribute to a decline in total output, which is often beyond the optimal level of employment. Since the specific table is not provided, the answer is based on the general understanding of when the marginal product becomes negative.

The Following Table Shows the Total Output of Bread Produced