How do you tell between input vs. output for absolute advantage

Answer 1

Output Problems have equal resources used "in" the production process and compete on who can produce the most of a good

Input Problems have equal outputs "one ton of steel produced" and compete on the amount of resources used "usually labor hours"

Examples

Canada uses 10 labor hours to produce 1 computer "Input"

France produced 20 bottles of wine "Output"

Peru produces 20 tons of avocados and Chile produces 10 tons of avocados "Output"

The US to produce one unit of food requires 5 labor hours while Canada to produce one unit of food uses 7 labor hours "Input"