If a Consumer's Total Utility Increases When Another Unit of a Good

question 229

Multiple Choice

If a consumer's total utility increases when another unit of a good is consumed,which of the following is true? Marginal utility must be

• A) negative.
• B) equal to one.
• C) positive.
• D) increasing.
• E) some amount, but more information is needed to determine if marginal utility is positive, negative, or equal to zero.

---

Definitions:

Factorial Design

A statistical experiment design used to evaluate the effects of two or more variables systematically across different conditions.

Violent Movies

Films characterized by scenes of physical aggression, conflict, and often harm or danger to individuals.

Accomplice

A person who actively participates in the commission of a crime, even if they do not carry out the act themselves.

Research Assistant

An individual who provides administrative or technical support to professionals conducting scientific studies, often helping with data collection and analysis.