Suppose the production function for good q is given by q=3 ∙K+2∙ L where K and L are capital and labor inputs. Consider three statements about this function: I. The function exhibits constant returns to scale II. The function exhibits diminishing marginal productivities to all inputs III. The function has a constant marginal rate of technical substitution

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