Refer to the accompanying table. Total utility ________ as additional apples are consumed, but marginal utility ________ with each additional apple consumed. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | }
\hline \text { Number of Apples } & \begin{array} { c }
\text { Tatal } \
\text { Utility }
\end{array} \
\hline 1 &20 \
\hline 2 & 35 \
\hline 3 & 45 \
\hline 4 & 50 \
\hline 5 & 45 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A)first decreases then increases; decreases
B)first increases then decreases; decreases
C)first decreases then increases; increases
D)first increases then decreases; increases

Question

Refer to the accompanying table. Total utility ________ as additional apples are consumed, but marginal utility ________ with each additional apple consumed. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Number of Apples } & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Tatal } \
\text { Utility }
\end{array} \
\hline 1 &20 \
\hline 2 & 35 \
\hline 3 & 45 \
\hline 4 & 50 \
\hline 5 & 45 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A)first decreases then increases; decreases
B)first increases then decreases; decreases
C)first decreases then increases; increases
D)first increases then decreases; increases

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Total utility increases as more apples are consumed up to a point (from 1 to 4 apples), after which it decreases (from 4 to 5 apples). Marginal utility, which is the additional utility gained from consuming one more apple, decreases as more apples are consumed, as indicated by the diminishing increases in total utility.

Refer to the Accompanying Table A)first Decreases Then Increases; Decreases B)first Increases Then Decreases; Decreases

Refer to the Accompanying Table A)first Decreases Then Increases; Decreases
B)first Increases Then Decreases; Decreases