The below table shows the average utility (in utils) obtained from the consumption of goods A and B.Table 7.3

-If a dinner guest was serious when she said that she could never get enough of your cooking, you would conclude that the marginal utility of your cooking for her was _____.
A)negative
B)zero
C)increasing at an increasing rate
D)positive
E)more than total utility

Question

The below table shows the average utility (in utils) obtained from the consumption of goods A and B.Table 7.3
 
-If a dinner guest was serious when she said that she could never get enough of your cooking, you would conclude that the marginal utility of your cooking for her was _____.
A)negative 
B)zero 
C)increasing at an increasing rate 
D)positive 
E)more than total utility

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If the guest is saying that she can never get enough of your cooking, it means that the marginal utility of your cooking for her is positive, as she still wants more even after consuming some.

The Below Table Shows the Average Utility (In Utils) Obtained