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Production Function: TP, MP and AP · Question 27 of 62

What is the average product when 9 units of labour are employed?

Question 27

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Capital is fixed and labour is varied. The table shows total product.

Labour (units)123456789
Total product102439526066707063

What is the average product when 9 units of labour are employed?

Options for question 27

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B

Correct answer: B

Explanation

  1. AP₉ = 63 ÷ 9 = 7.

Worth noting

−7 is MP of the 9th unit; 8.75 is AP at 8 units.

Concept
AP when TP is falling
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