The Principle of Diminishing Returns Implies That as One Input

question 125

Multiple Choice

The principle of diminishing returns implies that as one input increases while the other inputs are held fixed, output

• A) increases at an increasing rate.
• B) increases at a decreasing rate.
• C) decreases at a decreasing rate.
• D) decreases at an increasing rate.

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