Figure 12-2 -Refer to Figure 12-2.As the Number of Workers Increases

question 171

Multiple Choice

Figure 12-2
-Refer to Figure 12-2.As the number of workers increases,

• A) total output increases but at a decreasing rate.
• B) marginal product increases but at a decreasing rate.
• C) marginal product increases at an increasing rate.
• D) total output decreases.

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