Number of Men 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Total product(Unit) 200 440 540 600 640 660 660 640

What is the average product when 3 men are employed?

  • A 120 units
  • B 540 units
  • C 100 units
  • D 180 units
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The correct answer is D. 180 units

According to the table, the total product when 3 men are employed is 540 units. Therefore, the average product is:

\(\frac{Total Product}{Number of Men}=\frac{540}{3}=180\)

The average product measures the output per unit of input, in this case, the output per man

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