Jose has just eaten another hot dog and his total utility decreased. This means that Jose's marginal utility for this additional hot dog is

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The decrease in total utility indicates that the marginal utility for the additional hot dog is negative. This is because the consumption of the hot dog resulted in a decrease in satisfaction or pleasure, and therefore the additional hot dog did not add any value or utility to Jose's overall consumption experience.

Jose Has Just Eaten Another Hot Dog and His Total