Refer to the accompanying table. The marginal utility of consuming the 2?? apple is: $$\begin{array} { | c | c | }
\hline \text { Number of Apples } & \begin{array} { c }
\text { Tatal } \
\text { Utility }
\end{array} \
\hline 1 &20 \
\hline 2 & 35 \
\hline 3 & 45 \
\hline 4 & 50 \
\hline 5 & 45 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A)35.
B)10.
C)15.
D)20.

Question

Refer to the accompanying table. The marginal utility of consuming the 2?? apple is: $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Number of Apples } & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Tatal } \
\text { Utility }
\end{array} \
\hline 1 &20 \
\hline 2 & 35 \
\hline 3 & 45 \
\hline 4 & 50 \
\hline 5 & 45 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A)35.
B)10.
C)15.
D)20.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Marginal utility is the change in total utility from consuming one more unit of a good. The marginal utility of consuming the 2nd apple is the change in total utility from consuming 1 apple to 2 apples, which is 35 - 20 = 15.

Refer to the Accompanying Table A)35 B)10

Refer to the Accompanying Table A)35
B)10