All inputs are increased by the same proportion and the output increases more than proportionately, this means that:

(a) Constant returns to scale are present.
(b) Increasing returns to scale are present.
(c) Decreasing Returns to Scale.
(d) None of the above.


Answer: (b) Increasing returns to scale are present.

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