Table 9.1

Table 9.1 shows the technology of production at the Matsuko's Mushroom Farm for the month of May 2011.
-Refer to Table 9.1.Diminishing marginal returns sets in when the ________ worker is hired.

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Table 9.1
  
Table 9.1 shows the technology of production at the Matsuko's Mushroom Farm for the month of May 2011.
-Refer to Table 9.1.Diminishing marginal returns sets in when the ________ worker is hired.

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According to Table 9.1, the total product (output) increases from the first worker to the second worker (from 20 to 50), and then increases at a diminishing rate from the second worker to the third worker (from 50 to 90) indicating that the third worker experiences diminishing marginal returns.

Table 9.1 Table 9.1 Shows the Technology of Production at the Matsuko's