Dave Is Risk-Averse and Scott Is Risk-Neutral

question 51

Multiple Choice

Dave is risk-averse and Scott is risk-neutral.Each is confronted with the following gamble: win $5000 with a probability of 65% or lose $9000 with a probability of 35%.One can predict that

• A) both will definitely accept the gamble.
• B) only Scott will accept the gamble.
• C) only Dave will accept the gamble.
• D) neither will accept the gamble.
• E) Scott will accept the gamble and Dave might.

Understand the legal concept of consideration and its relevance in contract formation.

Identify the conditions under which promises become legally binding agreements.

Describe the doctrine of estoppel and its implications for enforcing nontraditional promises.

Comprehend the legal implications of accepting less than owed and its effect on debt obligations.

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