When total utility is at a maximum
A) marginal utility is at a minimum.
B) marginal utility is negative.
C) marginal utility is zero.
D) marginal utility is equal to total utility.

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When total utility is at a maximum, it means that any additional unit of the good consumed would not increase the total utility. Therefore, the marginal utility of the last unit consumed is zero.

When Total Utility Is at a Maximum