Table 5-1B -If a Graph of Robinson's Marginal Utility Were Constructed from Utility

question 187

Multiple Choice

Table 5-1B

-If a graph of Robinson's marginal utility were constructed from Table 5-1B, it would

• A)illustrate the "law" of diminishing marginal utility.
• B)be a negatively sloped curve.
• C)illustrate a typical consumer's satisfaction derived from consumption of consecutive units of a good.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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