Suppose Carrie's utility function for clams is as follows: If she consumes 1 clam, she gets 10 units of total utility; for 2 clams, she gets 18 units of total utility; for 3 clams, she gets 24 units of total utility; for 4 clams, she gets 28 units of total utility; for 5 clams, she gets 30 units of total utility; and for 6 clams, she gets 26 units of total utility. A)Carrie gets 9 units of marginal utility for the 2^nd clam. B)Carrie gets 8 units of marginal utility for the 3^rd clam. C)Carrie gets 7 units of marginal utility for the 4^th clam. D)None of the above are true.

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The Answer of Suppose Carrie's utility function for clams is as follows: If she consumes 1 clam, she gets 10 units of total utility; for 2 clams, she gets 18 units of total utility; for 3 clams, she gets 24 units of total utility; for 4 clams, she gets 28 units of total utility; for 5 clams, she gets 30 units of total utility; and for 6 clams, she gets 26 units of total utility. A)Carrie gets 9 units of marginal utility for the 2^nd clam. B)Carrie gets 8 units of marginal utility for the 3^rd clam. C)Carrie gets 7 units of marginal utility for the 4^th clam. D)None of the above are true.

Suppose Carrie's Utility Function for Clams Is as Follows: If