-James Has a Utility of Wealth Schedule in the Above

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-James has a utility of wealth schedule in the above table. He is offered a job selling video games at Games Galore. James' compensation depends on how much he sells. In a poor sales period, a salesperson makes $100 per month. In a good sales period, a salesperson makes $600 per month. James is told by the manager that, in any given month, there is a 25 percent chance of a poor sales period and a 75 percent chance of a good sales period. Suppose that one of James' professors offers him the opportunity to be a research assistant for a fixed and guaranteed amount each month. Comparing the two opportunities, working at Games Galore versus being a research assistant, what is James' cost of risk?

• A) $125 per month
• B) $175 per month
• C) $375 per month
• D) $500 per month

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