(Table) The table shows the total utility and marginal utility for ice cream consumption. In the table, the value for B is
$\begin{array}{|c|c|c|}
\hline Q & T U & M U \
\hline 0 & 0 & - \
\hline 1 & 25 & \mathrm{~A} \
\hline 2 & \mathrm{~B} & 15 \
\hline 3 & 53 & \mathrm{C} \
\hline 4 & \mathrm{D} & 10 \
\hline 5 & 71 & \mathrm{E} \
\hline
\end{array}$
A) 35.
B) 40.
C) 45.
D) 50.

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The value for B is 40. This is because the marginal utility (MU) when going from 1 to 2 units is 15, and the total utility (TU) at 1 unit is 25. Therefore, adding the marginal utility of 15 to the total utility of 25 gives a total utility of 40 for 2 units.

(Table) the Table Shows the Total Utility and Marginal Utility