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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

As Homer consumes more doughnuts, his total utility increases because he gains more satisfaction from consuming more. However, the marginal utility, or the additional satisfaction gained from consuming one more unit, decreases due to the law of diminishing marginal utility.

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