Refer to the following table. Fill in the table and answer the following question: What is the marginal utility of the ninth can of soda? $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | }
\hline \text { Cans of Sadn } & \text { Tatal utility } & \text { Marginal utility } \
\hline 6 & 54 & \
\hline 7 & & 6 \
\hline 8 & & 0 \
\hline 9 & 54 & \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A)?6 units of utility
B)0 units of utility
C)2 units of utility
D)54 units of utility

Question

Refer to the following table. Fill in the table and answer the following question: What is the marginal utility of the ninth can of soda? $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Cans of Sadn } & \text { Tatal utility } & \text { Marginal utility } \
\hline 6 & 54 & \
\hline 7 & & 6 \
\hline 8 & & 0 \
\hline 9 & 54 & \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A)?6 units of utility
B)0 units of utility
C)2 units of utility
D)54 units of utility

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The marginal utility of the ninth can of soda is −6 units of utility because the total utility remains the same at 54 units from consuming 6 cans to 9 cans, indicating that the utility decreased by 6 units after the 8th can to maintain the same total utility at the 9th can.

Refer to the Following Table A)?6 Units of Utility B)0 Units of Utility C)2 Units

Refer to the Following Table A)?6 Units of Utility
B)0 Units of Utility
C)2 Units