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Question: Bricklaying is a labour-intensive activity. One Hod carrier can provide mortar for two bricklayers (A Hod carrier is a labourer who carries material for the bricklayer). If the company attempted to increase production by increasing only the number of bricklayers, would diminishing returns hold (YES/NO)? Explain. The response must be typed, single spaced, must be in times new roman font (size 12) and must follow the APA format.

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