Total utility is maximum when marginal utility is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Total utility is maximum when marginal utility is:
A. zero
B. equal to average utility
C. maximum
D. negative
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Total utility reaches its maximum when marginal utility is zero; beyond this point, marginal utility becomes negative and total utility falls.

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