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4 units of labour produce 100 units of output and 5 units of labour produce 120 units of output. Calculate MPP of labour.

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Solution

MP of 5th labour = Total product of 5 units of labour - Total product of 4 units of labour

= 120 units - 100 units

= 20 units

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