Relationship between the Short Run Average and Marginal Cost Curves
When TU is in...
Question
When TU is increasing at a diminishing rate, MU must be _______.
A
increasing
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B
decreasing
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C
constant
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D
negative
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Solution
The correct option is C decreasing When marginal utility diminishes, total utility increases at a decreasing rate as it is the summation of all marginal utility.