FIGURE 2-4
-Refer to Figure 2-4.This non-linear function shows that over the range shown,
A)as more fertilizer is applied,the marginal response in yield is increasing
B)as more fertilizer is applied,the marginal change in yield is diminishing.
C)as the yield per acre increases,the amount of fertilizer required per acre is diminishing.
D)as the yield per acre increases,the amount of fertilizer required per acre is increasing.
E)as more fertilizer is applied,the total yield per acre is diminishing.

Question

FIGURE 2-4
-Refer to Figure 2-4.This non-linear function shows that over the range shown,
A)as more fertilizer is applied,the marginal response in yield is increasing 
B)as more fertilizer is applied,the marginal change in yield is diminishing. 
C)as the yield per acre increases,the amount of fertilizer required per acre is diminishing. 
D)as the yield per acre increases,the amount of fertilizer required per acre is increasing. 
E)as more fertilizer is applied,the total yield per acre is diminishing.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

As more fertilizer is applied, the marginal change in yield is diminishing. This is shown by the curvature of the function, where the slope is steeper at lower levels of fertilizer application and becomes flatter as the amount of fertilizer increases.

FIGURE 2-4 -Refer to Figure 2-4.This Non-Linear Function Shows That Over the Over