The marginal rate of technical substitution shows         a)how many machines can be replaced by computers, keeping output constant.       b)the rate at which technology advances change marginal productivity.       c)how many workers can do the job of one computer, keeping output constant.       d)how many computers are needed to replace workers so that output can increase.

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