Use a Sum or Difference Identity to Find the Exact $$\sin \frac { 7 \pi } { 24 } \cos \frac { \pi } { 8 } - \cos \frac { 7 \pi } { 24 } \sin \frac { \pi } { 8 }$$

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Multiple Choice

Use a sum or difference identity to find the exact value.
- $$\sin \frac { 7 \pi } { 24 } \cos \frac { \pi } { 8 } - \cos \frac { 7 \pi } { 24 } \sin \frac { \pi } { 8 }$$

• A) 1
• B) \(\frac { \sqrt { 3 } } { 2 }\)
• C) \(\frac { \sqrt { 2 } } { 2 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 1 } { 2 }\)

Understand the concept of expected utility and how it guides decision-making under risk.

Apply the expected utility theory to analyze choices between certain and uncertain outcomes.

Interpret and graph utility functions to understand preferences over risky outcomes.

Evaluate investment decisions using the von Neumann-Morgenstern utility function.

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