What concept describes the additional satisfaction or utility a consumer gains from consuming one more unit of a good or service?
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Marginal utility is the extra utility derived from consuming an additional unit of a good or service. Total utility is the overall satisfaction, while opportunity cost is the value of the next best alternative, and consumer surplus is the difference between willingness to pay and the actual price.
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