You have been hired to manage a small manufacturing facility which has cost and production data given in the table below.
No. of workers Total Labor Cost Output Total Revenue
1 $100 100 $150
2 200 110 375
3 300 122 650
4 400 130 900
5 500 136 1100
6 600 140 1150
What is the marginal product of the sixth worker?
What is the marginal cost of the third worker?
Based on your knowledge of marginal analysis, how many workers should you hire?