投入與產出關係
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The table below shows the production of Good X in a firm. Only two inputs are required in the production process.
| Capital (Units) | Number of Workers | Average working hours of workers per day | Total Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 10 | 10 | 5 000 |
| 2 | 10 | 9 | 4 900 |
| 2 | 10 | 8 | 4 700 |
| 2 | 10 | 7 | 4 400 |
Due to a fall in market demand, the firm reduces the output by cutting the working hours of the workers from 10 hours a day to 8 hours a day.
Based on the above information, we can conclude that
The input-output relationship of Firm A is as follows:
| Labour (Units) | Machinery (Units) | Average Output of Machinery (Units) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 6 |
| 4 | 2 | 7 |
| 4 | 3 | 8 |
| 4 | 4 | 7 |
| 4 | 5 | 5 |
According to the above table, diminishing marginal returns set in when the ___ unit of machinery is employed.
Compared with small stores, large supermarkets purchase a large stock of goods from suppliers at a lower average cost. It shows that these large supermarkets enjoy ______________ economies of scale.
Suppose the MTR extends its service hours on New Year's Eve. Which of the following are the MTR's variable costs of extending the service hours?
The information below refers to Mr Chan's factory.
| No. of workers | Average Output (Units) |
|---|---|
| 10 | 5 |
| 11 | 6 |
| 12 | 7 |
Suppose diminishing marginal return sets in when more than 12 workers take part in production. The total output of 13 workers
The following table shows the monthly production of a firm with two inputs, labour and machines.
| Machines (Units) | Labour (Units) | Total Product (Units) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 18 |
| 1 | 4 | 28 |
| 1 | 5 | 40 |
| 1 | 6 | 50 |
| 1 | 7 | X |
If the law of diminishing marginal returns applies to the firm, X
The table below shows the production of Good X in a firm. Only two inputs are required in the production process.
| Capital (Units) | Labour (Units) | Total Output (units) | Total Cost ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 20 | 100 |
| 2 | 2 | 35 | 200 |
| 3 | 3 | 45 | 300 |
| 4 | 4 | 50 | 400 |
From the above data,
| Number of machines | Number of workers | Total output (units) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 90 |
| 3 | 4 | 160 |
| 3 | 5 | 250 |
| 3 | 6 | 360 |
The above data refer to a ________ situation in which ____________.
Which of the following implies the existence of economies of scale?
| No. of workers | Marginal Output (Units) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 12 |
| 3 | 11 |
| 4 | 10 |
| 5 | 7 |
From the above table, the average output will start to diminish when the _____ worker is put to work.