With a greater amount of consumption,total utility:
A) Always decreases.
B) Increases as long as marginal utility is positive.
C) Increases only if marginal utility increases.
D) Always increases.

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Total utility increases with greater consumption as long as marginal utility is positive. However, as consumption increases, marginal utility eventually decreases and may become negative, leading to a decline in total utility. Thus, the correct option is B.

With a Greater Amount of Consumption,total Utility