Xavier’s country has 1 million acres of land it uses in farming. In contrast, Dominic’s country has 100 million acres of farmland. If each country uses irrigation techniques to add 100,000 acres of farmland, how will productivity in each country be impacted?

a. Neither Xavier’s nor Dominic’s country will experience an increase in productivity.
b. Both Xavier’s and Dominic’s countries will experience a small increase in productivity.
c. Dominic’s country will experience a relatively large increase in productivity, while Xavier’s country will experience a relatively small increase in productivity.
d. Xavier’s country will experience a relatively large increase in productivity, while Dominic’s country will experience a relatively small increase in productivity.


d. Xavier’s country will experience a relatively large increase in productivity, while Dominic’s country will experience a relatively small increase in productivity.

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