Which of the following is NOT consistent with the law of diminishing marginal utility?
A) Newspaper vending machines are not as secure as soft drink machines.
B) A student selects to eat at an all-you-can-eat restaurant rather than at a restaurant that charges for refills.
C) A student's enjoyment of a movie increases the more she watches it.
D) A symphony has free throat lozenges in their lobby.

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The law of diminishing marginal utility states that as a person consumes more of a good, the additional satisfaction (marginal utility) gained from consuming an additional unit of that good decreases. Choice C, where a student's enjoyment of a movie increases the more she watches it, contradicts this principle, as it suggests increasing rather than diminishing marginal utility.

Which of the Following Is NOT Consistent with the Law