Number of Units 1 W|N 2 3 4 Total Utility 40 80 140 182 222

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Chapter6: Consumer Choices
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Problem 8RQ: Is it possible for total utility to increase while marginal utility diminishes? Explain.
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Number of Units
1
23
4
5
6
Total
Utility
40
80
140
182
222
230
Refer to the table. What is the marginal utility of the third unit?
Transcribed Image Text:Number of Units 1 23 4 5 6 Total Utility 40 80 140 182 222 230 Refer to the table. What is the marginal utility of the third unit?
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