If total output increases from $1 trillion to $2 trillion as population increases from 100 million to 250 million, then output per person:
A)doubles.
B)increases, but by less than 100 percent.
C)remains constant.
D)decreases.

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Because of population growth, improvements in the general standard of living are measured by output per person. If total output is doubled, while the population more than doubles, then the output per person and the nation's living standards will decrease as the increase in output is not enough to keep up with population growth.

If Total Output Increases from $1 Trillion to $2 Trillion