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EconomicsEconomics (MindTap Course List)The total utilities of the first 5 units of good X are 10,19, 26, 33, and 40 utils, respectively. In other words, the total utility of 1 unit is 10 utils, the total utility of 2 units is 19 utils, and so on. What is the marginal utility of the third unit?

The total utilities of the first 5 units of good X are 10,19, 26, 33, and 40 utils, respectively. In other words, the total utility of 1 unit is 10 utils, the total utility of 2 units is 19 utils, and so on. What is the marginal utility of the third unit?

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Roger A. Arnold
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