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  -Jennifer has the utility of wealth curve shown in the figure above. She owns a car worth $15,000, and that is her only wealth. There is a 10 percent chance that Jennifer will have an accident within a year. If she does have an accident, her car is worthless. What is Jennifer's expected wealth? A)  $15,000 B)  $12,000 C)  $13,500 D)  $9,000
-Jennifer has the utility of wealth curve shown in the figure above. She owns a car worth $15,000, and that is her only wealth. There is a 10 percent chance that Jennifer will have an accident within a year. If she does have an accident, her car is worthless. What is Jennifer's expected wealth?


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