Question 20
MediumOriginal questionRead the two statements and choose the correct option.
I. The TU curve rises from the origin as long as MU is positive.
II. The MU curve slopes downward under the law of diminishing marginal utility.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
I is true: positive MU means TU keeps rising.
II is true: each unit adds less, so the MU curve falls.
- Concept
- Shapes of TU and MU curves
- Typical timeTypical
- 70 s
- Your timeYours
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