Table 2 shows the total output of a small manufacturing firm and the number of workers employed in each of four months.
| Month | Workers | Total output (units) |
|---|---|---|
| May | 10 | 4,000 |
| June | 12 | 5,040 |
| July | 15 | 6,000 |
| August | 11 | 4,510 |
Which one of the following is a true statement about production and labour productivity during this period?
Both production and labour productivity rose between June and July.
Both production and labour productivity were higher in August than June.
Labour productivity rose but production fell between July and August.
July had both the highest production and the highest labour productivity.
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