The total output is at its maximum when marginal output is ___________.

infinite

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one

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zero

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less than zero

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Solution

The correct option is B zero
Marginal Product is the defined as the change in total product resulting from one additional unit of a variable factor. For output to be maximized the marginal product should be 0. As if marginal product $\geq$ 0 it is profitable to increase production. If marginal product $\leq$ 0 it is profitable to decrease production.

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