Figure 27-1.The Figure Shows a Utility Function

question 34

Multiple Choice

Figure 27-1.The figure shows a utility function.
-Refer to Figure 27-1.Which distance along the vertical axis represents the marginal utility of an increase in wealth from $600 to $800?

• A)the distance between the origin and point B
• B)the distance between the origin and point C
• C)the distance between point A and point C
• D)the distance between point B and point C

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