-In the figure above, the curve that shows the diminishing marginal utility is
A) total utility curve A because it gets steeper as consumption of tomatoes increases.
B) total utility curve A because it is higher than total utility curves B or C.
C) total utility curve C because it gets flatter as consumption of tomatoes increases.
D) total utility curve C because it is lower than total utility curves B and C.

Question

-In the figure above, the curve that shows the diminishing marginal utility is
A) total utility curve A because it gets steeper as consumption of tomatoes increases. 
B) total utility curve A because it is higher than total utility curves B or C. 
C) total utility curve C because it gets flatter as consumption of tomatoes increases. 
D) total utility curve C because it is lower than total utility curves B and C.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The diminishing marginal utility is shown by a curve that gets flatter as consumption increases, indicating that each additional unit of consumption adds less to total utility.

-In the Figure Above, the Curve That Shows the Diminishing