-In the above table, what is the marginal utility of the sixth hotdog consumed?
A) 7
B) 137
C) 120
D) -17

Question

-In the above table, what is the marginal utility of the sixth hotdog consumed?
A) 7 
B) 137 
C) 120 
D) -17

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Marginal utility refers to the change in utility from consuming an additional unit of a good. If the utility from the fifth hotdog is higher than the utility from the sixth, the marginal utility of the sixth hotdog would be negative, indicating a decrease in overall satisfaction, hence -17.

-In the Above Table, What Is the Marginal Utility of the Sixth