Use the following data to answer the question: $$\begin{array} { c c c }
\begin{array} { c }
\text { Inputs of } \
\text { Labor }\
\hline
\end{array} & & \begin{array} { c }
\text { Total } \
\text { Product }\
\hline
\end{array} \
0 & & 0 \
1 & & 8 \
2 & & 18 \
3 & & 25 \
4 & & 30 \
5 & & 33 \
6 & & 34 \
7 & & 32
\end{array}$$ Refer to the data.Marginal product becomes negative with the hiring of the __________ unit of labor.

Question

Use the following data to answer the question: $$\begin{array} { c c c } 
\begin{array} { c } 
\text { Inputs of } \
\text { Labor }\
\hline
\end{array} & & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Total } \
\text { Product }\
\hline
\end{array} \
0 & & 0 \
1 & & 8 \
2 & & 18 \
3 & & 25 \
4 & & 30 \
5 & & 33 \
6 & & 34 \
7 & & 32
\end{array}$$ Refer to the data.Marginal product becomes negative with the hiring of the __________ unit of labor.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The marginal product starts to decrease after hiring the sixth unit, and becomes negative after hiring the seventh unit. Therefore, the best choice is (D) seventh.

Use the Following Data to Answer the Question Refer to the Data