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Production Function: TP, MP and AP · Question 31 of 62

In the graph, between 7 and 8 workers the TP curve is flat.

Question 31

HardOriginal question

In the graph, between 7 and 8 workers the TP curve is flat. At 8 workers, what is the average product?

A total product curve: TP is 10 with 1 labourer, then 24, 39, 52, 60, 66, 70 with 7, stays at 70 with 8, and falls to 63 with 9.
Options for question 31

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B

Correct answer: B

Explanation

  1. TP at 8 workers is 70.

  2. AP = 70 ÷ 8 = 8.75. The flat stretch means MP = 0, but AP is still positive.

Worth noting

0 is the MP of the 8th worker; 10 is the AP at 7 workers.

Concept
AP where MP is zero
Typical time
100 s
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