Diminishing Marginal Returns Occurs When

question 271

Multiple Choice

Diminishing marginal returns occurs when

• A) all inputs are increased and output decreases.
• B) all inputs are increased and output increases by a smaller proportion.
• C) a variable input is increased and output decreases.
• D) a variable unit is increased and its marginal product falls.

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