-When is total utility at a maximum?
A)When marginal utility is maximum.
B)When marginal utility is zero.
C)When marginal utility is increasing
D)When marginal utility is decreasing.

Question

-When is total utility at a maximum?
A)When marginal utility is maximum. 
B)When marginal utility is zero. 
C)When marginal utility is increasing 
D)When marginal utility is decreasing.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Total utility is at a maximum when marginal utility is zero because it indicates that consuming additional units of the good or service will not increase overall satisfaction.

-When Is Total Utility at a Maximum