Exhibit 7-5 Workers and output data
Laborers
TotalProduct
0
  0
1
  8
2
20
3
25
4
28
5
29
In Exhibit 7-5, diminishing returns set in when the ____ worker is hired.

A. first
B. second
C. third
D. fourth


Answer: C

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