Refer to the figure below. Total utility _ as additional apples are consumed, but marginal utility _ with each additional apple consumed.

Refer to the figure below. Total utility _ as additional apples are consumed, but marginal utility _ with each additional apple consumed.

A.first increases then decreases; decreases

B.first decreases then increases; decreases

C.first decreases then increases; increases

D.first increases then decreases; increases

正确答案:first increases then decreases; decreases