EXPLORING ECONOMICS
EXPLORING ECONOMICS
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Author: Sexton
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Chapter 11, Problem 15P
To determine

(a)

To find:

The marginal product for the 51st worker.

To determine

(b)

To find:

The marginal cost to produce one more unit of output.

To determine

(c)

To explain:

The effect on average variable cost due to hiring of 51st worker and the reason for it.

To determine

(d)

To explain:

The effect on marginal cost of vest with the addition of the 52nd worker and the reduction of marginal product to 160 vests per month.

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