Decreasing returns to scale means that which variable rises as which other variable rises?

Correct answer B. Long-run average cost rises, output rises

Explanation

With decreasing returns to scale, scaling up all inputs increases output less than proportionally. Cost per unit therefore climbs as the firm expands, so long-run average cost rises with output.

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