Gce Model Questions Vol1 2017 Economics Question 35

Practice objective / multiple choice question 35 from the 2017 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2017 Economics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 35 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2017 • ECONOMICS • objective

A firm's production function is \(Q = 5 L^{0.5} K^{0.5}\). Currently it uses \(L = 64\) workers and \(K = 36\) units of capital. (a) Calculate the marginal product of labour (MPL) at the current input mix (to three decimal places). (b) If the firm wishes to raise output by 10 % while keeping capital constant, estimate the additional number of workers required (round up to the nearest whole worker).

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. MPL = 1.875; additional workers required = 14
B. MPL = 2.000; additional workers required = 13
C. MPL = 1.500; additional workers required = 16
D. MPL = 2.250; additional workers required = 12
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
MPL = 1.875; additional workers required = 14

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2017 Economics Question 35. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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