The following table lists the utility that Steve receives from consuming oranges at $0.50 apiece. What is the marginal utility of increasing consumption from two to three oranges? $\begin{array}{|c|c|}
\hline \text { Number of oranges } & \text { Total utility } \
\hline 0 & 0 \
\hline 1 & 4 \
\hline 2 & 9 \
\hline 3 & 15 \
\hline 4 & 20 \
\hline 5 & 24 \
\hline
\end{array}$
A)3
B)6
C)5
D)12

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The marginal utility is the change in total utility from consuming one more unit. From two to three oranges, the total utility increases from 9 to 15, so the marginal utility is 15 - 9 = 6.

The Following Table Lists the Utility That Steve Receives from Consuming