The Marginal Utility Curve for Units 6 Through 8 of Good

question 88

Multiple Choice

The marginal utility curve for units 6 through 8 of good Z lies below the horizontal axis. What does this imply must be true about the total utility curve for units 6 through 8 of good Z?

• A)That portion of good Z's total utility curve must be upward sloping.
• B)That portion of good Z's total utility curve must be downward sloping.
• C)That portion of good Z's total utility curve must be horizontal.
• D)That portion of good Z's total utility curve must also lie below the horizontal axis.

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