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 is rising at an increasing rate, the slope of the total product curve is becoming steeper, which means that marginal product, being the derivative or slope, must be rising.