If the Marginal Utility to Juan of Sleeping an Extra

question 187

Multiple Choice

If the marginal utility to Juan of sleeping an extra hour (from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.) is negative,

• A)Juan is better off getting up at 8 a.m.
• B)Juan is better off getting up at 9 a.m.
• C)Juan's total utility from sleeping must be negative.
• D)Juan's average utility from every hour he sleeps must be negative.

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