Analyzing Worker Productivity
A small bicycle assembly plant has a fixed number of workstations. The table below shows the total number of bicycles assembled per day as more workers are hired.
| Number of Workers | Total Bicycles Assembled |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 3 | 33 |
| 4 | 40 |
| 5 | 45 |
After which worker is hired does the average number of bicycles assembled per worker begin to decrease? Briefly explain the economic principle that this pattern illustrates.
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