Use the Following to Answer Question

question 44

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer question:
Table 14.8
Health Status
Income
Probability
Well
$90,000
0.90
Sick
0
0.10
-(Table 14.8) Suppose the person's utility function is given by U = I^0.5, where I is income. What is the person's expected utility?

• A) 270
• B) 45
• C) 184
• D) 81

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