Assume the total utilities corresponding to the first four units of a product consumed are 8, 12, 14, and 15, respectively. The marginal utility of the second unit consumed is:

A. 0.
B. 4.
C. 12.
D. 20.


Answer: B

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Figure 11-2


In Figure 11-2, at what quantity would the monopolist maximize profit?

a.
E

b.
F

c.
G

d.
H

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