Question

Diminishing marginal product explains why, as a firm’s output increases __________.

a) The production function and total-cost curve both get steeper.
b) The production function and total-cost curve both get flatter.
c) The production function gets steeper, while the total-cost curve gets flatter.
d) The production function gets flatter, while the total-cost curve gets steeper.

Answer 1

The correct answer is d) The production function gets flatter, while the total-cost curve gets steeper.

Step-by-step explanation:

Diminishing marginal product explains why, as a firm's output increases, The production function gets flatter, while the total-cost curve gets steeper.

A firm is producing x amount of units at a total cost of Y. If it were to increase production in 1 units, its total cost would rise.