Scenario 17.3 Consider the Following Information

question 123

Multiple Choice

Scenario 17.3
Consider the following information:
The probability of a fire in a factory without a fire prevention program is 0.01. The probability of a fire in a factory with a fire protection program is 0.001. If a fire occurred, the value of the loss would be $300,000. A fire prevention program would cost $80 to run.
-Refer to Scenario 17.3. If there is no insurance and a fire protection program in place, the expected loss from fire for this company is:

• A) $0.
• B) $300.
• C) $3,000.
• D) $6,000.
• E) $300,000.

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