The Marginal Utility from the Consumption of a Good Is

question 160

Multiple Choice

The marginal utility from the consumption of a good is equal to the

• A) total utility divided by the quantity consumed.
• B) total utility divided by the price.
• C) change in total utility divided by the change in the quantity consumed.
• D) change in total utility divided by the change in price.

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Definitions:

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Alarm Stage

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