TABLE 4-9 A Survey Conducted by the Segal Company of New York

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Short Answer

TABLE 4-9
A survey conducted by the Segal Company of New York found that in a sample of 189 large companies, 40 offered stock options to their board members as part of their non-cash compensation packages. For small- to mid-sized companies, 43 of the 180 surveyed indicated that they offer stock options as part of their noncash compensation packages to their board members.
-Referring to Table 4-9, if a company is selected at random, what is the probability that the company offered stock options to their board members?

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Definitions:

Low Deductible

Refers to insurance policies with a smaller initial amount paid out of pocket by the policyholder before the insurance coverage kicks in, typically leading to higher premiums.

Premium

The amount paid for an insurance policy or the extra cost above the normal price for a product or service, often reflecting additional benefits or coverage.

Co-Payments

A fixed amount paid by a patient for healthcare services at the time of service, with the remaining balance covered by insurance.

Adverse Selection

A situation where sellers have more information than buyers, leading to unfavorable selections.