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An explanation for a downward sloping demand curve rests on the notion of :

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Correct Option: 3

The Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility explains the downward slope of the demand curve. As a consumer consumes more units of a good, the additional satisfaction (marginal utility) from each successive unit decreases. Therefore, the consumer is willing to pay less for additional units, leading to an inverse relationship between price and quantity demanded.

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