​If Marginal Utility Is a Positive Number

question 72

Multiple Choice

​If marginal utility is a positive number:

• A)​the more you purchase, the more total utility you get 
• B)​the more you purchase, the less total utility you get 
• C)​utility is not affected by more purchases 
• D)​none of these is correct

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