JAMB Economics 2011 Question 15

Question 15

Theory of Consumer Behaviour

Ranking is the method used in measuring

  1. A.marginal utility
  2. B.ordinal utility
  3. C.cardinal utility
  4. D.total utility.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (ordinal utility)

Explanation

Ordinal utility theory says satisfaction cannot be measured in numbers but can be ranked in order of preference.