Scenario 5.1 The Demand for Noodles Is Given by the Following Equation

question 80

Multiple Choice

Scenario 5.1
The demand for noodles is given by the following equation: Q = 20 - 4P + 0.2I - 2P_x. Assume that P = $8, I = 200, and P_x = $10.
-Marginal utility is _____.

• A)always greater than total utility
• B)utility that is not as good as normal utility
• C)the extra utility derived from consuming one additional unit of a good or service
• D)always positive
• E)not related to total utility

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