Diminishing Marginal Returns Occur When the Total Product Function Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

Diminishing marginal returns occur when the total product function is:

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

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