Assertion (A): When MP is falling, AP must also be falling.
Reason (R): AP falls only when MP is below AP.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.Correct answerYour answerBoth A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.Correct answerYour answerA is true, but R is false.Correct answerYour answerA is false, but R is true.Correct answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D

Correct answer: D

A is false: MP can fall while it is still above AP, and then AP does not fall. In the schedule, MP falls from 15 to 13 at the 4th worker, yet AP stays at 13.
R is true: what matters is whether MP is above or below AP, not whether MP is rising.

Concept: Falling MP does not mean falling AP
Typical timeTypical: 70 s
Your timeYours: —

The rule this testsTotal, marginal and average product

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Ten questions from Production Function: TP, MP and AP, at your own pace.

Assertion (A): When MP is falling, AP must also be falling.Reason (R): AP falls only when MP is below AP.

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Assertion (A): When MP is falling, AP must also be falling.
Reason (R): AP falls only when MP is below AP.