Consider the Following Statements When Answering This Question: I

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Multiple Choice

Consider the following statements when answering this question: I. Suppose a semiconductor chip factory uses a technology where the average product of labor is constant for all employment levels. This technology obeys the law of diminishing returns.
II) Suppose a semiconductor chip factory uses a technology where the marginal product of labor rises, then is constant and finally falls as employment increases. This technology obeys the law of diminishing returns.

• A) I is true, and II is false.
• B) I is false, and II is true.
• C) Both I and II are true.
• D) Both I and II are false.

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