Q = 42L + 18L2 -2L3 WHERE Q= TP (TOTAL PRODUCT) or quantity of output in units and L(labor) in units
Find the following: First solve this problem using an Excel spreadsheet approach and then do the problem using the optimization procedure; compare the answers for the two methods.
- The amounts in units of labor when diminishing returns to capital set in and then explain why this happens.
- The amount in units of labor used when the average product curve is at its highest point.
What amount of labor in units should be used to get maximum output?