The data shown below apply to the first two quarters of the current year. Using total$-$dollar measures of input and output, compare the total profit and productivity achieved for the two quarters. How does second$-$quarter productivity compare with the first$-$quarter productivity? Use partial$-$factor productivity to identify what might be done to improve productivity and profitability during the third quarter.

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