Below Is a Production Possibilities Curve for a Large Tract

question 86

Multiple Choice

Below is a production possibilities curve for a large tract of prairie farm land.

-Refer to the graph above to answer this question.Given the shape of the PP curve,which of the following statements is correct?

• A)The law of increasing costs doesn't apply.
• B)The resources being used to produce rye and wheat are very similar.
• C)The two goods being produced are very similar.
• D)Opportunity costs are constant.
• E)It is better for the economy to product rye.

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Definitions:

Second-order Polynomial

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First-order Polynomial

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