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WAEC Economics 2013 Question 37

Question 37

Theory of Production

When the marginal product is negative, the total product will be

  1. A.constant.
  2. B.at a maximum.
  3. C.increasing
  4. D.decreasing.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (decreasing.)

Explanation

A negative marginal product means each extra worker reduces total output.