A firm produces good Y with just 2 factors: Capital which is fixed in supply and labour which is variable. Labour (units) 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Total Product 8 15 24 30 35 37 38 38 36 (TP) in Units Average Product (AP) in units Marginal Product (MP) in units a) Fill in the values of AP and MP. b) Sketch TP, AP and MP in one diagram. c) Identify the stages of production in the diagram.

A firm produces good Y with just 2 factors: Capital which is fixed in supply and labour which is variable. Labour (units) 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Total Product 8 15 24 30 35 37 38 38 36 (TP) in Units Average Product (AP) in units Marginal Product (MP) in units a) Fill in the values of AP and MP. b) Sketch TP, AP and MP in one diagram. c) Identify the stages of production in the diagram.

Exploring Economics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter11: The Firm: Production And Costs

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5P

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