Refer to the accompanying table to answer the questions. $\begin{array}{cc}&\text { Total Utility (Utils }\
\text { Sodas Consumed }&\text { per Soda) }\
0 & 0 \
1 & 35 \
2 & 60 \
3 & 80 \
4 & 90 \
5 & 90 \
6 & 75 \
7 & 50 \
8 & 20
\end{array}$
-Marginal utility is negative:
A) at all levels of consumption.
B) from the sixth soda on.
C) never.
D) for the fifth and sixth soda only.
E) when marginal utility is positive.

Question

Refer to the accompanying table to answer the  questions. $\begin{array}{cc}&\text { Total Utility (Utils }\
\text { Sodas Consumed }&\text { per Soda) }\
0 & 0 \
1 & 35 \
2 & 60 \
3 & 80 \
4 & 90 \
5 & 90 \
6 & 75 \
7 & 50 \
8 & 20
\end{array}$
-Marginal utility is negative:
A) at all levels of consumption.
B) from the sixth soda on.
C) never.
D) for the fifth and sixth soda only.
E) when marginal utility is positive.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Marginal utility becomes negative when the total utility decreases as more units are consumed. From the sixth soda on, the total utility decreases, indicating negative marginal utility.

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