Which of the Following Statements Illustrates Diminishing Marginal Utility

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements illustrates diminishing marginal utility?

• A)An extra dollar of income to a poor person provides that person with more additional utility than does an extra dollar to a rich person.
• B)An extra dollar of income to a poor person provides that person with less additional utility than does an extra dollar to a rich person.
• C)An extra dollar of income to a poor person provides that person with the same additional utility as does an extra dollar to a rich person.
• D)An extra dollar of income to a poor person provides that person with the same total utility as does an extra dollar to a rich person.

Understand the concept of marginal cost and how it affects decision-making in production.

Grasp the concept of marginal benefit and its importance in optimizing resource allocation.

Recognize the role of learning effects on marginal costs.

Apply economic principles in assessing optimal quantities of activity based on marginal analysis.

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Definitions:

Exceptions

Conditions or clauses in a contract, law, or regulation that allow for deviations from the general rule under specified circumstances.

Right of Recovery

A legal principle allowing parties to seek compensation or restitution following a loss or injury.

Negligently

Performing actions or failing to act with a lack of proper care or concern for the consequences, potentially causing harm or damage.

Insolvent

A state where an individual or organization is unable to fulfill financial obligations due to lack of funds.