(b) Marginal product 3 Marginal product 10 Workers per day Refer to Exhibit 7.1, which shows the total product and marginal product produced by a firm. Between three and se a. marginal product is negative and total product is rising. O b. marginal product is falling but still positive, and total product increases by decreasing amounts. Marginal product (tons/day)

(b) Marginal product 3 Marginal product 10 Workers per day Refer to Exhibit 7.1, which shows the total product and marginal product produced by a firm. Between three and se a. marginal product is negative and total product is rising. O b. marginal product is falling but still positive, and total product increases by decreasing amounts. Marginal product (tons/day)

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Chapter11: The Firm: Production And Costs

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