If 9 workers can produce 1,550 units of output and 10 workers can produce 1,700 units of output,then the marginal product of the 10th worker is
A) 1,700 units.
B) 1,550 units.
C) 150 units.
D) 170 units.
E) 155 units.

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The marginal product of the 10th worker is the additional output produced by the 10th worker, calculated as the difference in total output when the number of workers increases from 9 to 10. This is 1,700 units - 1,550 units = 150 units.

If 9 Workers Can Produce 1,550 Units of Output and 10