The Marginal Product Concept Is

question 23

Multiple Choice

The marginal product concept is:

• A) used to describe the relation between output and variation in all inputs in a production function.
• B) the change in output associated with a one-unit change in an individual factor.
• C) total product divided by the number input units employed.
• D) the complete output from a production system.

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Definitions:

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