As more of a good is consumed, TOTAL utility
A) remains the same.
B) increases.
C) might change but whether or not it changes depends on why more of the good is consumed.
D) becomes negative and then turns positive.
E) decreases.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the law of diminishing marginal utility, as more units of a good are consumed, the marginal utility (extra satisfaction) from each additional unit decreases. However, total utility (the overall satisfaction from all units consumed) can still increase as long as the marginal utility is positive. Therefore, as more of a good is consumed, total utility can still increase, making choice B the correct answer.

As More of a Good Is Consumed, TOTAL Utility