Practice Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility - 2.1.1.2 | 2. Theory of Consumer Behaviour | CBSE 12 Introductory Microeconomics
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Question 1

Easy

What is marginal utility?

💡 Hint: Think about the satisfaction from each extra unit you consume.

Question 2

Easy

How does total utility differ from marginal utility?

💡 Hint: Consider how you quantify satisfaction.

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Question 1

What happens to marginal utility as more units of a good are consumed?

  • It increases
  • It decreases
  • It remains constant

💡 Hint: Consider your enjoyment of a food item as you consume more.

Question 2

True or False: Total utility can decrease as more units are consumed.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the overall satisfaction derived.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A consumer has a utility function of U(x) = 10x - x^2. Calculate the marginal utility for x=5.

💡 Hint: Use calculus to derive the marginal utility.

Question 2

If the price falls but the consumer continues to purchase the same quantity, how does that relate to marginal utility?

💡 Hint: Think about consumer rationality in choices.

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