Multiple Choice
The reason that diamonds cost more than water is
A) the marginal utility of each diamond a consumer purchases is quite high due to the small amount of diamonds that most consumers purchase.
B) most consumers consume little water.
C) diamonds are more beautiful than water.
D) water is a necessity.
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