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

question 113

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.
-When the marginal utility derived from a good is negative, total utility is _____.

• A)increasing
• B)at a minimum
• C)equal to zero
• D)decreasing
• E)at a maximum

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