Question on: JAMB Economics - 2018

No of Men 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Total Product(unit) 200 440 540 600 640 660 660 640
A
N110
B
N120
C
N220
D
N330
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Correct Option: B
Here's how to determine the answer: 1. **Identify the relevant data:** We need to find the marginal product of the second man. Marginal product is the change in total product resulting from employing one more unit of labor (in this case, a man). 2. **Calculate the change:** * When 1 man is employed, the total product is 440. * When 0 men are employed, the total product is 200. * Marginal Product of the 1st man = 440-200=240 3. **Calculate the change:** * When 2 men are employed, the total product is 540. * When 1

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