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The theory of diminishing marginal utility states that as more units of a commodity are consumed, the

A.

Satisfaction from an extra unit decreases

B.

Satisfaction from an extra unit rises

C.

Satisfaction from an extra units remains constant

D.

Total satisfaction from the goods remains the same

Correct answer is A

The law of diminishing marginal utility states that, as the consumption of a particular commodity increases, the marginal utility/satisfaction gotten from the consumption of an additional unit of the said commodity will fall/decrease.