Refer to the above figure. All of the following are true concerning the diamond-water paradox EXCEPT

A. marginal utility of diamond consumption is relatively high.
B. since the price of diamonds is high, demand is great.
C. the demand for water exceeds the demand for diamonds.
D. the price of diamonds exceeds the price of water.


Answer: B

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