If Diminishing Marginal Returns Have Already Set in for Danica's

question 57

Multiple Choice

If diminishing marginal returns have already set in for Danica's Dog Training Emporium and the marginal product of the fifth dog trainer is 18, then the marginal product of the fourth dog trainer must be

• A) negative.
• B) zero.
• C) less than 18.
• D) greater than 18.

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Definitions:

Special Product Formula

Mathematical formulas that provide shortcuts for multiplying certain types of polynomials.

Special Product Pattern

Patterns used in algebra to recognize products of binomials that can simplify multiplication and factoring tasks.

Closed Rectangular Box

A three-dimensional shape bounded by six rectangular faces, where all interior angles are right angles, and it is completely enclosed.

Polynomial Function

A mathematical expression consisting of variables and coefficients that involves only the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents of variables.