If the Total Utility Derived from Consuming Three Oysters Was

question 334

Multiple Choice

If the total utility derived from consuming three oysters was 40 utils and the total utility derived from consuming four oysters was 62 utils, what was the marginal utility derived from the consumption of the fourth oyster?

• A) 102 utils
• B) 62 utils
• C) 22 utils
• D) It is impossible to determine.

---

Definitions:

Occupational Attainment

The level of achievement an individual has reached in their career, often measured by their job title, status, and income.

Cultural Capital

Non-material assets that include education, intellect, style of speech, and dress, which can give an individual a higher status in society.

Social Reproduction

The tendency of social classes to remain relatively stable as class status is passed down from one generation to the next.

Pierre Bourdieu

A French sociologist, anthropologist, and philosopher known for his theory of habitus and concepts of cultural capital, social capital, and symbolic violence.