When Marginal Utility Is Positive, but Decreasing, Then Total Utility

question 378

Multiple Choice

When marginal utility is positive, but decreasing, then total utility is

• A) increasing at a decreasing rate.
• B) negative.
• C) decreasing.
• D) increasing at an increasing rate.

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Comprehend the impact of environmental forces on marketing decisions.

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