The Marginal Utilities Associated with the First 4 Units of Consumption

question 93

Multiple Choice

The marginal utilities associated with the first 4 units of consumption of good Y are 10, 12, 9, and 7, respectively. What is the total utility associated with the third unit?

• A) 3.
• B) 9.
• C) 25.
• D) 31.
• E) The amount cannot be determined from the marginal utilities.

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