If you have been consuming large quantities of ice cream on a hot summer afternoon and you decide to refrain from any additional consumption, it can be concluded that

A. total utility has reached a maximum and the marginal utility of an additional drink would be zero.
B. total utility has reached a minimum and the marginal utility of an additional drink would be large.
C. total utility has reached a minimum and the marginal utility of an additional drink would be negative.
D. total utility has reached a maximum and the marginal utility of an additional drink would be small.


Answer: A

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