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JAMB Economics 2007 Question 17

Question 17

Theory of Production

Use the table below to answer questions 16 and 17.
No. of workers | Total output (kg)
1 | 39
2 | 52
3 | 60
4 | 66
5 | 66
6 | 63
The maximum number of workers that should be hired is

  1. A.5
  2. B.4
  3. C.3
  4. D.2
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (4)

Explanation

Total output peaks at 66 kg with 4 workers; a 5th worker adds nothing (MP = 0), and a 6th reduces output.