Which of the following most directly reflects the law of diminishing marginal utility?
A) After watching two football games, Terry decides to watch a third game.
B) A sports fan enjoys watching Monday night football rather than going to the theater.
C) After watching three episodes of her favorite show, Kim decides to go bowling rather than watch a fourth episode.
D) A musician receives the biggest ovation of the evening after playing the final number of a recital.

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The law of diminishing marginal utility states that as a person consumes more and more of a product or service, the additional satisfaction or utility that they receive from each additional unit consumed will eventually decrease. In option C, Kim has reached a point where the additional satisfaction she would get from watching another episode of her favorite show is less than the satisfaction she would get from going bowling instead. This reflects the idea that the marginal utility of each additional episode of the show is decreasing for her.

Which of the Following Most Directly Reflects the Law of Diminishing