If input prices are constant and the quantity of an input decreases with increases in output, that input is said to be:
A)normal.
B)inferior.
C)advanced.
D)obsolete.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A normal input is one where, if input prices are constant, the quantity of the input used increases with an increase in output. However, the question describes a situation opposite to the typical behavior of a normal input, suggesting a misunderstanding in the question's phrasing. In standard economic terms, inputs that decrease as output increases under constant prices don't have a specific term from the provided options, but the closest in spirit, given the misunderstanding, would be "normal" as it implies a relationship between input use and output, albeit usually the opposite of what's described.

If Input Prices Are Constant and the Quantity of an Input