The table given below records the total utility derived from the consumption of avocados.Table 7.2

-According to Table 7.2, 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 7.2
 
-According to Table 7.2, 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 the consumption of an additional unit of a good or service decreases the total utility. According to the information provided, this occurs only after five avocados are consumed, indicating that the satisfaction from consuming avocados decreases after the fifth avocado.

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