The following table provides information about production at the XYZ-TV Company. How many workers will XYZ-TV Company hire if the going wage for TV production workers is $28,000?

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The following table provides information about production at the XYZ-TV Company.  How many workers will XYZ-TV Company hire if the going wage for TV production workers is $28,000?

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The firm will hire 4 workers. At that level, the value of marginal product is $29,000 whereas the cost is only $28,000. Note that a fifth worker would only add $27,000 of value but cost an additional $28,000.

The Following Table Provides Information About Production at the XYZ-TV