Table 11-1

Table 11-1 shows the technology of production at the Matsuko's Mushroom Farm for the month of May.
-Refer to Table 11-1.What is the average product of labor when the farm hires 5 workers?
A)4 pounds
B)10.8 pounds
C)38.2 pounds
D)54 pounds

Question

Table 11-1
  
Table 11-1 shows the technology of production at the Matsuko's Mushroom Farm for the month of May.
-Refer to Table 11-1.What is the average product of labor when the farm hires 5 workers?
A)4 pounds 
B)10.8 pounds 
C)38.2 pounds 
D)54 pounds

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To calculate average product of labor, we divide total mushroom produced by the number of workers hired. When the farm hires 5 workers, the total mushroom produced is 54 pounds. Therefore, the average product of labor is 54/5 = 10.8 pounds.

Table 11-1 Table 11-1 Shows the Technology of Production at the Matsuko's