Kirk consumes normal goods. If Kirk's income decreases and the prices of all goods remain unchanged, in his new consumer equilibrium, his marginal utility from each good will ________ and his total utility will ________

A) increase; increase
B) increase; decrease
C) decrease; increase
D) decrease; decrease


B

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