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1. For a constant return to scale production function:

a. marginal costs are constant but the average cost curve as a U-shape
b. both average and marginal costs are constant
c. the marginal cost has a U-shape, average costs are constant
d. both average and marginal cost curves are U-shaped

2. The production function q = 10K +50L exhibits:

a. increasing returns to scale
b. decreasing returns to scale
c. constant returns to scale
d. none of the above

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