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 marginal product of the 4th worker?

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 marginal product of the 4th worker?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The marginal product of the 4th worker is the additional output produced by the 4th worker. It is calculated as the difference in total output when the 4th worker is added: 50 pounds (with 4 workers) - 45 pounds (with 3 workers) = 5 pounds.

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