WAEC Economics 1999 Question 7

Question 7

Theory of Production

Productivity per worker is best measured by

  1. A.total output less number of workers
  2. B.total output multiplied by number of workers
  3. C.number of workers less total output
  4. D.total output divided by number of workers
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (total output divided by number of workers)

Explanation

Output per worker (average product of labour) = total output ÷ number of workers.