-Figure 6-6 shows the total utility that Jerry would receive from consuming different numbers of apples per week.What is Jerry's marginal utility from consuming the second apple after he already consumed the first one?
A)0
B)17
C)20
D)14
E)34

Question

-Figure 6-6 shows the total utility that Jerry would receive from consuming different numbers of apples per week.What is Jerry's marginal utility from consuming the second apple after he already consumed the first one?
A)0 
B)17 
C)20 
D)14 
E)34

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Marginal utility is the change in total utility from consuming one more unit. If the total utility from the first apple is X and from the second apple is Y, then marginal utility from the second apple is Y - X. The given options suggest that this difference is 14.

-Figure 6-6 Shows the Total Utility That Jerry Would Receive