Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 93

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions:
Scenario: Used Car Market
In the used car market, cars of poor quality are called lemons, while cars of good quality are plums. Suppose the probability of obtaining a lemon is 60% and the probability of obtaining a plum is 40%. Also assume a plum is worth $15,000 and a lemon is worth $3,000.
-(Scenario: Used Car Market) Look at the scenario Used Car Market. The expected value of a used car is:

• A) $9,000.
• B) $7,800.
• C) $18,000.
• D) $10,500.

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Definitions:

Expected Return

The anticipated profit or loss from an investment, considering both the probability and the impact of all possible outcomes.

Cost of Funds

The interest rate that financial institutions and other lenders charge each other for the use of money, as in loans or deposits.

Income

The financial gain received by an individual or entity, typically measured on a per year basis, from work, investments, or other sources.

Average Total Cost Curve

A graphical representation that shows the average cost of production per unit at different levels of output.