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JNU SSS 2019 Question 3: Consumer preferences and utility

Sally has two art projects due tomorrow. She has 5 hours to complete both projects. She plans to spend 3 hours working on the first project and 2 hours working on the second project. She believes that the last minute spent working on the first project will add 3 points to Project # 1 score, and the last minute spent working on the second project will add 20 points to the Project # 2 score. Which of the following statements is accurate?

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This question is on Marginal utility and the equi-marginal principle, part of Consumer preferences and utility in Microeconomics.

Diminishing marginal utility and the cardinal rule that a consumer equalises marginal utility per rupee across goods.

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