The Absolute Value of the Slope of an Isocost Line

question 243

Multiple Choice

The absolute value of the slope of an isocost line equals the ratio of

• A)the marginal productivities of the two inputs.
• B)the prices of the two inputs.
• C)the marginal utilities of the two inputs.
• D)the quantities of the two inputs.

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