When the Slope of the Total Production Curve Begins to Flatten

question 40

Multiple Choice

When the slope of the total production curve begins to flatten:

• A)marginal product must be decreasing.
• B)diminishing marginal product must be occurring.
• C)additional inputs add less to total production than the inputs added before.
• D)All of these are correct.

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