Refer to the accompanying figure. Total utility increases with each additional pizza up to the ________ and then declines, but marginal utility ________ with each additional pizza consumed.

A. 7th pizza; increases
B. 6th pizza; decreases
C. 5th pizza; stays the same
D. 6th pizza; increases


Answer: B

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