4. Consider the production function f(L, K) = L + K. Suppose the capital is fixed at K = 1. Compute the average product of labor AP, and the marginal product of labor MPL. Draw the two functions on the same graph.

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4. Consider the production function f(L, K) = L + K. Suppose the capital is fixed at
K = 1.
Compute the average product of labor AP, and the marginal product of labor MPL.
Draw the two functions on the same graph.
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