The campus bookstore
sells a campus mug
for $10
.
When you buy a second campus mug
,
however, its price is only $6
.
How does this relate to marginal utility?
Part 2
A.
As more is consumed, the marginal utility increases so consumers are willing to purchase more at higher prices.
B.
Increases in total utility from the consumption of campus mug
s
become larger as more is consumed so consumers will pay more.
C.
Since marginal utility falls as additional units of the good are consumed, consumers are only willing to purchase more as the price falls.
D.
The cost of a campus mug
becomes cheaper as more are consumed.
1 answer
C. Since marginal utility falls as additional units of the good are consumed, consumers are only willing to purchase more as the price falls.