Using Marginal Utility Theory, When the Price of a Gallon

question 310

Multiple Choice

Using marginal utility theory, when the price of a gallon of milk falls, a consumer will buy

• A) the same amount of milk as before and buy more of all other goods.
• B) more milk.
• C) more milk only if its marginal utility is increasing.
• D) more milk only if its marginal utility is constant.

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