The table given below records the total utility derived from the consumption of avocados. Table 6.2

-According to Table 6.2,marginal utility is negative _____.
A)for any number of avocados
B)up to five avocados
C)only for one or two avocados
D)only after five avocados are consumed
E)only after the first avocado is consumed

Question

The table given below records the total utility derived from the consumption of avocados. Table 6.2

-According to Table 6.2,marginal utility is negative _____.
A)for any number of avocados 
B)up to five avocados 
C)only for one or two avocados 
D)only after five avocados are consumed 
E)only after the first avocado is consumed

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Marginal utility becomes negative when consuming more of a good leads to a decrease in overall satisfaction, which occurs after five avocados in this scenario.

The Table Given Below Records the Total Utility Derived from the Consumption