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What is marginal utility of money?

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MU of one rupee is the extra utility obtained when an additional rupee is spent on other goods. As utility is a subjective concept and differs from person to person, it is assumed that a consumer himself defines the MU of one rupee, in the term of satisfaction from bundle of goods.
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