In many competitive eating contests,participants must keep their food "down" in order to have a chance to win.If competitors are unable to meet this qualification,it is probable that marginal utility is
A) negative.
B) positive.
C) zero.
D) decreasing.
E) slowing.

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Marginal utility refers to the additional satisfaction or benefit that a person derives from consuming an additional unit of a good or service. In the context of competitive eating contests, if a participant is unable to keep the food down, it is likely that the marginal utility of eating more has become negative, meaning that the additional consumption of food is now causing discomfort or displeasure rather than satisfaction.

In Many Competitive Eating Contests,participants Must Keep Their Food "Down