-Andrew Has the Utility of Wealth Curve Shown in the Above

question 44

Multiple Choice

-Andrew has the utility of wealth curve shown in the above figure. He owns an SUV worth $30,000, and that is his only wealth. There is a 10 percent chance that he will have an accident within a year. If he does have an accident, his SUV is worthless. What is Andrew's expected wealth?

• A) $30,000
• B) $27,000
• C) $20,000
• D) zero

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Definitions:

Initial Cost

The initial expense incurred to acquire an asset or start a project, excluding any subsequent costs.

Cash Flows

The sum of money flowing in and out of a company, particularly influencing its ability to cover short-term obligations.

Cost of Capital

The yield a business needs to generate from its project ventures to preserve its market valuation and draw in capital.

NPV

Net Present Value, a method used in capital budgeting to evaluate the profitability of an investment or project, by calculating the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows.