When the Slope of the Average Product Curve Equals Zero

question 2

Multiple Choice

When the slope of the average product curve equals zero:

• A) total product is maximized.
• B) returns to the variable input are increasing.
• C) marginal product equals average product.
• D) marginal product equals zero.

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