The fact that the washroom usually has paper towels left (free to the consumer)suggests that the marginal utility of paper towels quickly diminishes to 0 for each consumer.

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If consumers did value paper towels highly, they would likely take them with them after washing their hands, resulting in fewer paper towels left for others. The fact that they are often left behind suggests that their marginal utility quickly reaches zero for each consumer.

The Fact That the Washroom Usually Has Paper Towels Left