As More of a Good Is Consumed,the Marginal Utility of an Additional

question 71

Multiple Choice

As more of a good is consumed,the marginal utility of an additional unit ________,so consumers are willing to pay ________ for an additional unit.

• A) decreases; less
• B) increases; less
• C) decreases; more
• D) increases; more
• E) does not change; less

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Definitions:

Price Discrimination

A method of pricing in which a provider charges different prices for virtually identical goods or services in different market areas.

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