Table 8-1
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | }
\hline \begin{array} { c }
\text { Number of } \
\text { Workers }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c }
\text { Mushrooms per } \
\text { Day (pounds) }
\end{array} \
\hline 1 & 12 \
\hline 2 & 30 \
\hline 3 & 45 \
\hline 4 & 50 \
\hline 5 & 54 \
\hline 6 & 56 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
Table 8-1 shows the technology of production at the Matsuko's Mushroom Farm for the month of May.
-Refer to Table 8-1.What is the average product of labor when the farm hires 5 workers?

Question

Table 8-1
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } 
\hline \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Number of } \
\text { Workers }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Mushrooms per } \
\text { Day (pounds) }
\end{array} \
\hline 1 & 12 \
\hline 2 & 30 \
\hline 3 & 45 \
\hline 4 & 50 \
\hline 5 & 54 \
\hline 6 & 56 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ 
Table 8-1 shows the technology of production at the Matsuko's Mushroom Farm for the month of May.
-Refer to Table 8-1.What is the average product of labor when the farm hires 5 workers?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The average product of labor is calculated by dividing the total output by the number of workers. For 5 workers, the total output is 54 pounds, so the average product is 54/5 = 10.8 pounds.

Table 8-1 Table 8-1 Shows the Technology of Production at the Matsuko's