Suppose that one worker can produce 15 cookies, two workers can produce 35 cookies together, and three workers can produce 60 cookies together. What is the average product of the first two workers?
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Part 1
A.
15 cookies
B.
20 cookies
C.
35 cookies
D.
17.5 cookies
To find the average product of the first two workers, divide the total number of cookies they produce together by 2 (since there are two workers).
According to the information given, two workers can produce 35 cookies together.
35 cookies / 2 workers = 17.5 cookies/worker
Therefore, the average product of the first two workers is 17.5 cookies.
The answer is D. 17.5 cookies.