Question

Consider a small landscaping company run by Mr. Viemelster. He is considering increasing his firm's capacity. If he adds one more worker, the firm's total monthly revenue will increase from $52,000 to $64,000. If he adds one more tractor, monthly revenue will Increase from $52,000 to $70,000. Each additional worker costs $6,000 per month, while an additional tractor would also cost $6,000 per month Instructions: Enter your answers as whole numbe a. What is the marginal revenue product of labor? The marginal revenue product of capital? b. What is the ratio of the marginal revenue product of labor to the price of labor (MRPL/PL)? What is the ratio of the marginal revenue product of capital to the price of capital (MRPK/PK)? < Prev 5 of 5 Nex

Answer 1

A)

MRPL = 64000 - 52000 = $12000

MRPK = 70000 - 52000 = $18000

B)

MRPL/PL = 12000/6000 = 2

MRPK/PK = 18000/6000 = 3

C)

NO, since MRPL/PL is not equal to MRPK/PK

D)

Adding an additional tractor would be more beneficial because MRPKPK > MRPL/PL