Question 26
HardOriginal questionRead the two statements and choose the correct option.
I. Total utility from 0 units is the same as the marginal utility of the 1st unit.
II. Total utility from 1 unit is the same as the marginal utility of the 1st unit.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
I is false: TU from no units is zero.
II is true: MU₁ = TU₁ − TU₀ = TU₁ − 0 = TU₁.
- Concept
- TU and MU of the first unit
- Typical timeTypical
- 100 s
- Your timeYours
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