If marginal output is positive but falling:
A) Total output is decreasing at decreasing rate
B) Total output is decreasing at an increasing rate
C) Total output is increasing at an increasing rate
D) Total output is increasing at decreasing rate

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When marginal output is positive but falling, it means that total output is still increasing because each additional unit of input produces more output, but the rate of increase is slowing down. This is described by option D, where total output is increasing at a decreasing rate.

If Marginal Output Is Positive but Falling