As we move downward along a typical isoquant, the slope of the isoquant:
A) becomes flatter.
B) becomes steeper.
C) remains constant.
D) becomes linear.

Question

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As we move downward along a typical isoquant, the quantity of one input decreases while the quantity of the other input increases to maintain the same level of output. This implies that the marginal rate of technical substitution (MRTS) between the two inputs decreases, and therefore the slope of the isoquant becomes flatter. Therefore, the correct answer is A) becomes flatter.

As We Move Downward Along a Typical Isoquant, the Slope