Isoquants slope downward because:
A) average total costs decline.
B) as less of one input is used, more of another must be used if output is to remain constant.
C) as less of one input is used, more of another must be used if costs are to remain constant.
D) the marginal rate of substitution increases.

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Isoquants slope downward because they represent combinations of inputs that produce the same level of output. As less of one input is used, more of another must be used to maintain the same level of output, reflecting the trade-off between inputs.

Isoquants Slope Downward Because