Labor (# of employees)Total Output0011025031104160520062307255827592901030011305Assume the table shown is for a hat factory, and shows the total production of hats given various numbers of employees. What is the marginal product of the ninth worker?
A. 15
B. 5
C. 290
D. 10
Answer: A
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