The following graph shows the marginal and average product curves for labor, the firm's only variable input. The monthly wage for labor is $2,800. Fixed cost is $160,000. 100 AP, MP Average and marginal product of labor 8 20 MP AP 1 1 1 L 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 Labor When the firm uses 40 units of labor, what is marginal cost at this level of output? $70 $35 $60 $280

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The following graph shows the marginal and average product curves for labor,
the firm's only variable input. The monthly wage for labor is $2,800. Fixed cost
is $160,000.
100
AP, MP
80
Average and marginal product of labor
60
40
20
20
0
20
40
40
MP
AP
T
1
L
60
80
100
120
140
160
Labor
When the firm uses 40 units of labor, what is marginal cost at this level of
output?
$70
$35
$60
$280
Transcribed Image Text:The following graph shows the marginal and average product curves for labor, the firm's only variable input. The monthly wage for labor is $2,800. Fixed cost is $160,000. 100 AP, MP 80 Average and marginal product of labor 60 40 20 20 0 20 40 40 MP AP T 1 L 60 80 100 120 140 160 Labor When the firm uses 40 units of labor, what is marginal cost at this level of output? $70 $35 $60 $280
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