JAMB Economics 2009 Question 17

Question 17

Theory of Production

Use the table below to answer questions 17 and 18.
Unit of capital | Total output (kg)
1 | 16
2 | 64
3 | 126
4 | 212
5 | 425
6 | 684
The marginal product of the 5th unit of capital is

  1. A.42
  2. B.85
  3. C.114
  4. D.213
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (213)

Explanation

MP = 425 − 212 = 213 kg.