WAEC Economics 2023 Question 16

Question 16

Theory of Production

At what point on the total product curve shown below will marginal product be negative?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.P
  2. B.Q
  3. C.R
  4. D.S
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (S)

Explanation

After the peak R, total product falls, so marginal product is negative at S.