Which of the following statements is false?

a. If total utility rises, so must marginal utility.
b. If marginal utility falls, so must total utility.
c. If marginal utility rises, so must total utility.
d. If total utility falls, marginal utility is negative.


Ans: a. If total utility rises, so must marginal utility.

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