Multiple choice

When the total product rises at an increasing rate, the

  1. marginal product is zero

  2. marginal product is rising

  3. marginal product is falling

  4. marginal product remains constant
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B Correct answer
Explanation

When total product increases at an increasing rate, the marginal product must be rising. This is because marginal product is the derivative of total product - it measures the additional output from each extra unit of input. If total product is accelerating, marginal product is positive and increasing.

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