-The above table shows Homer's utility from boxes of doughnuts.As Homer's consumption of doughnuts increases,his
A) marginal utility is positive and increasing.
B) marginal utility is positive but decreasing.
C) marginal utility is negative but increasing.
D) marginal utility is negative and decreasing.
E) total utility is not related to his marginal utility.

Question

-The above table shows Homer's utility from boxes of doughnuts.As Homer's consumption of doughnuts increases,his
A) marginal utility is positive and increasing. 
B) marginal utility is positive but decreasing. 
C) marginal utility is negative but increasing. 
D) marginal utility is negative and decreasing. 
E) total utility is not related to his marginal utility.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Marginal utility typically decreases as consumption increases, reflecting the law of diminishing marginal utility. This means that while Homer still enjoys each additional box of doughnuts, the added satisfaction (marginal utility) from each successive box is less than from the previous one.

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