-The above table shows Homer's total utility from boxes of doughnuts. As Homer's consumption of doughnuts increases,
A) his total utility increases, but his marginal utility decreases.
B) both his total utility and his marginal utility decrease.
C) both his total utility and his marginal utility increase.
D) his total utility decreases, but his marginal utility increases.
E) None of the above answers is correct.

Question

-The above table shows Homer's total utility from boxes of doughnuts. As Homer's consumption of doughnuts increases,
A) his total utility increases, but his marginal utility decreases. 
B) both his total utility and his marginal utility decrease. 
C) both his total utility and his marginal utility increase. 
D) his total utility decreases, but his marginal utility increases. 
E) None of the above answers is correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Total utility typically increases with consumption but at a decreasing rate, reflecting diminishing marginal utility. This means while the total satisfaction (total utility) from consuming more doughnuts increases, the additional satisfaction (marginal utility) from each additional doughnut decreases.

-The Above Table Shows Homer's Total Utility from Boxes of Doughnuts