ECSENOMICS Because of Diminishing Marginal Utility, Consumer's Satisfaction Exceeds What Is Paid T41 Figure 5-6 Consumer Surplus for an Individual Consumer's demand 6 curve for water :5 5BE 3 Price of water 3456789 Quantity of water McGraw-Hilllrwin CopyrightC 2001 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.McGraw-Hill/Irwin Copyright © 2001 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Because of Diminishing Marginal Utility, Consumer’s Satisfaction Exceeds What Is Paid T-41 Figure 5-6