Use the Following to Answer Question

question 98

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer question:
-(Table: Income and Utility for Tyler) Use Table: Income and Utility for Tyler.The table shows the utility Tyler receives at various income levels,but she does not know what her income will be next year.There is a 40% chance her income will be $20,000,a 40% chance her income will be $30,000,and a 20% chance her income will be $40,000.What level of certain income matches her expected utility,given the uncertainty?

• A)$28,000
• B)$25,000
• C)$26,516
• D)$29,000

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