Based on the Table Below and the Principle of Diminishing

question 93

Multiple Choice

Based on the table below and the principle of diminishing returns to capital,then total packages wrapped when a fourth machine is installed must be less than ______ packages. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline \text { Number of (Identical) Machines } & \text { Total Packages Wrapped } \\\hline 1 & 10,000 \\\hline 2 & 13,000 \\\hline 3 & 15,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A)2,000
• B)15,000
• C)16,000
• D)17,000

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