If Consumption of an Extra Unit of Some Good Generates

question 108

Multiple Choice

If consumption of an extra unit of some good generates a marginal utility of zero,then consumption of that additional unit would mean that total utility would

• A)also be zero.
• B)not change.
• C)be increasing.
• D)be decreasing.
• E)be negative.

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Definitions:

Merchandise Purchases

Transactions involving the buying of goods for resale by a retailer, wholesaler, distributor, or similar entity.

Merchandise Inventory

Goods that a company holds for the purpose of resale in the ordinary course of business, often considered as current assets on the balance sheet.

Cost of Goods Sold

Expenses directly arising from the production of goods a company offers for sale, involving labor and materials.

Direct Costs

Costs that can be traced directly to the production of specific goods or services, such as raw materials and labor.