If marginal utility is positive, then total utility is:
A) constant.
B) negative.
C) increasing.
D) decreasing.

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If marginal utility is positive, it means that each additional unit of a good or service is adding value and satisfaction to the consumer. This implies that the total utility is increasing as more of the good or service is consumed. Therefore, the correct choice is C, increasing.

If Marginal Utility Is Positive, Then Total Utility Is