At what output level do diminishing returns set in

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Consider the information in the production schedule that follows.

(a) At what output level do diminishing returns set in?

(b) Assume that each worker receives $8. Fill in the marginal product column, and develop a marginal cost schedule and a marginal cost curve for the production process.

Number

of Workers

Total Product of All Workers

Marginal Product of Each Worker

1

0.10

 

2

0.30

 

3

0.60

 

4

1.00

 

5

1.45

 

6

2.00

 

7

2.50

 

8

2.80

 

9

3.00

 

10

3.19

 

11

3.37

 

12

3.54

 

13

3.70

 

14

3.85

 

15

4.00

 

16

3.90

 

17

3.70

 

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