Solve the Problem. -At Age 50, Ann Must Choose Between Taking $18,000 at Taking

question 255

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-At age 50, Ann must choose between taking $18,000 at age 60 if she is alive then, or $30,000 at age 70 if she is alive then. The probability for a person aged 50 living to be 60 and 70 is 0.81 and 0.61, Respectively. Using expected value, what is Annʹs best option?

• A) $30,000 at age 70
• B) $18,000 at age 60

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