-The Above Table Shows Homer's Utility from Boxes of Doughnuts

question 17

Multiple Choice

-The above table shows Homer's utility from boxes of doughnuts. As Homer's consumption of doughnuts increases, his

• A) marginal utility is negative and decreasing.
• B) marginal utility is negative but increasing.
• C) total utility is not related to his marginal utility.
• D) marginal utility is positive but decreasing.
• E) marginal utility is positive and increasing.

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