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 (APL) is calculated by dividing the total output (Mushrooms per day) by the number of workers. When the farm hires 5 workers, the total output is 54 pounds (from the table). Therefore, APL = 54/5 ≈ 10.8 pounds.

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