-Jennifer Has the Utility of Wealth Curve Shown in the Figure

question 1

Multiple Choice

-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

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