alleryYou enjoy the first mango but barely want the fifth. Which principle explains this?
ALaw of supply
BPrice ceiling rule
CDiminishing utility
DMarket equilibrium
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Diminishing utility
Extra satisfaction from each additional unit falls, so willingness to pay and demand fall.
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