If all factors but one are held constant and that variable factor is increased, its marginal product is expected to fall steadily. What is this an example of?

Correct answer A. The law of diminishing returns

Explanation

Adding more of one input to a fixed amount of others eventually gives each extra unit less to work with, so its marginal product falls. Returns to scale instead concern changing all inputs together.

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