One relationship between marginal utility and total utility. When total is

ECONOMICS
WAEC 2016

One relationship between marginal utility and total utility. When total is

  • A. rising, marginal utility is rising
  • B. falling, marginal utility is negative
  • C. maximum, marginal utility is maximum
  • D. falling, marginal utility is rising

Correct Answer: B. falling, marginal utility is negative

Explanation

The following are the various relationships between total and marginal utility.

-When marginal utility is positive , total utility increases. - When marginal utility is zero , total utility is at maximum. - When marginal utility is negative , total utility decreases.



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