Principles of Economics 2e
2nd Edition
ISBN:9781947172364
Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro
Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro
Chapter6: Consumer Choices
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 8RQ: Is it possible for total utility to increase while marginal utility diminishes? Explain.
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![Number of Units
1
23
4
5
6
Total
Utility
40
80
140
182
222
230
Refer to the table. What is the marginal utility of the third unit?](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F1859cd6d-dfa0-430a-ad8d-209e2cb60ffb%2F92095ee1-8803-4e70-a79c-0fae772ce4db%2Fazg3lwd_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:Number of Units
1
23
4
5
6
Total
Utility
40
80
140
182
222
230
Refer to the table. What is the marginal utility of the third unit?
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