If Terry’s total utility is maximized when he owns 10 pairs of shoes, then Terry’s total utility from owning 7 pairs of shoes is __ Terry’s total utility from owning 8 pairs.

If Terry’s total utility is maximized when he owns 10 pairs of shoes, then Terry’s total utility from owning 7 pairs of shoes is __ Terry’s total utility from owning 8 pairs.
A.equal to
B.greater than
C.less than
D.less than or equal to
正确答案：less than