-In the above table, marginal product becomes negative after employing the
A) second worker.
B) third worker.
C) fourth worker.
D) fifth worker.

Question

-In the above table, marginal product becomes negative after employing the
A) second worker. 
B) third worker. 
C) fourth worker. 
D) fifth worker.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Marginal product becomes negative when the addition of one more unit of labor (in this case, a worker) results in a decrease in total output. This typically occurs when there are too many workers relative to the available resources or capital, leading to inefficiencies such as overcrowding or insufficient tools for each worker. Without the specific table data, the general concept is that the marginal product turns negative after the point of maximum efficiency is surpassed, which, based on the given options, is suggested to occur after employing the fourth worker.

-In the Above Table, Marginal Product Becomes Negative After Employing