-In the above table, the average physical product for 5 workers and the marginal physical product of the 5th worker is
A) 3.6; 2.
B) 0.72; 1.
C) 2; 0.6.
D) 16; 2.

Question

-In the above table, the average physical product for 5 workers and the marginal physical product of the 5th worker is
A) 3.6; 2. 
B) 0.72; 1. 
C) 2; 0.6. 
D) 16; 2.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The average physical product for 5 workers is calculated by dividing the total product by the number of workers. If the total product for 5 workers is 18, then the average is 18/5 = 3.6. The marginal physical product of the 5th worker is the additional output produced by the 5th worker, which is 2.

-In the Above Table, the Average Physical Product for 5