Which of the following statements is correct?

A. Total utility is the change in marginal utility as quantity consumed increases.
B. Marginal utility is the sum of total utility.
C. Total utility is the product of multiplying price times marginal utility.
D. Total utility is the sum of marginal utilities.


Answer: D

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