(Figure: Crop Yield and Fertilizer) the Graph Shows a Hypothetical

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Multiple Choice

(Figure: Crop Yield and Fertilizer) The graph shows a hypothetical relationship between tons of fertilizer used and crop yields. Which statement is NOT correct?

• A) The slope of the curve between 1 and 2 tons of fertilizer is approximately 2.
• B) The relationship between fertilizer usage and yield is nonlinear.
• C) Because the relationship is nonlinear, it is difficult to create an economic model describing the relationship between the two variables.
• D) Using more than 3 tons of fertilizer has minimal effect on yield.

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