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The additional utility that the consumer derives from the additional consumption of any commodity is

A

Consumption utility

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B

Total utility

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C

Average utility

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D

Marginal utility

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Solution

The correct option is D
Marginal utility

The additional utility that the consumer derives from the additional consumption of any commodity is called marginal utility.

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50

utils of utility from the consumption of

1 s t

unit of commodity - X. On the assumption that for every additional unit of

X

10

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will he consume if, it was available to him at price of

R s . 5

per unit, and his marginal utility of money

= 10

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