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Why does TU increase at a diminishing rate due to continuous increase in consumption?

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Why does TU increase at a diminishing rate due to continuous increase in consumption?

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As consumption increases, the marginal utility of each successive unit tends to diminish. Therefore, total utility rises at a diminishing rate.

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Chapter 2: Consumer's Equilibrium - OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS [Page 2.54]

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Sandeep Garg Introductory Microeconomics [English] Class 11
Chapter 2 Consumer's Equilibrium
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS | Q 8. | Page 2.54
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