Recall the Application about the marginal cost involved in producing crude oil to answer the following question(s).Recall the Application. As the volume of crude oil increases, the marginal cost of production initially ________ at a moderate rate and then eventually ________ at a much faster rate.

A. increases; increases
B. increases; decreases
C. decreases; increases
D. decreases; decreases


Answer: A

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