Which of the following statements is NOT true about marginal utility when total utility is at its maximum point?
A. A rational consumer will not consume additional units beyond this point.
B. Marginal utility is decreasing.
C. Marginal utility is negative.
D. Marginal utility is zero.
Answer: C
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A) rises; decreases B) falls; decreases C) falls; increases D) rises; increases E) does not change; does not change
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A. $5 million. B. $10 million. C. $15 million. D. $20 million.
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A. will never produce in the output range where marginal revenue is positive. B. will never produce in the output range where demand is inelastic. C. will never produce in the output range where demand is elastic. D. may produce where demand is either elastic or inelastic, depending on the level of production costs.
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