Consider the Following Scenario When Answering the Following Questions

question 13

Multiple Choice

Consider the following scenario when answering the following questions:
Ivett and Desiree are considering playing a game called Twenties versus Fifties.In this game,Ivett will place a $20 bill on the table,and Desiree will place a $50 bill on the table.Both players will then toss a fair coin.If both Ivett and Desiree toss heads or if they both toss tails,Ivett wins the $70 on the table.If one woman tosses heads and the other tosses tails,Desiree wins the $70 on the table.
-Which of the following is the formula that Desiree would use to compute the expected value (EV ) of the game from her perspective?

• A) EV = 0.5 * ($20)+ 0.5 * ($50)
• B) EV = 0.5 * (-$20)+ 0.5 * ($50)
• C) EV = 0.5 *($20)+ 0.5 *(-$50)
• D) EV =0.5* (-$70)+ 0.5 * ($50)
• E) EV = 0.5 *($70)+ 0.5 * ($50)

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Identify what constitutes a protected class under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and understand the concept of disparate impact on these classes.

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Analyze the effects of income changes on a consumer’s budget line and choices.

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Definitions:

Product Demand

The desire and willingness of consumers to purchase a particular product at various prices during a certain period.

Purely Competitive Firm

A business functioning in an environment with numerous purchasers and vendors, where no single entity has the power to notably affect the prices in the market.

Technological Improvement

Advances and innovations in technology that enhance efficiency, productivity, or capabilities in various sectors.

Product Demand

The amount of a product or service that buyers are ready and capable of buying at different price levels over a specified time frame.