Suppose a firm producing metal rods in the short run faces a production function of the form.   Q = 100K2L2 – L3K3        If capital is fixed at 10 units                                                                                                                           i.                    Computing the appropriate concept, explain the consequences on production if management was to allow two additional workers to be employed.      ii.                    How many metal rods are produced when the Average product of labour reaches its maximum?    iii.                    Comparing the average level of productivity between parts (i) and (ii) above, which has the higher level and why?

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  Suppose a firm producing metal rods in the short run faces a production function of the form.   Q = 100K2L2 – L3K       If capital is fixed at 10 units                                                                                                                   

       i.                    Computing the appropriate concept, explain the consequences on production if management was to allow two additional workers to be employed.

     ii.                    How many metal rods are produced when the Average product of labour reaches its maximum?

   iii.                    Comparing the average level of productivity between parts (i) and (ii) above, which has the higher level and why?

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