Studies Have Determined That the Probability of a Worker Dying

question 103

Multiple Choice

Studies have determined that the probability of a worker dying from exposure to a hazardous chemical used in the production of diet soft drinks is 0.0005.The cost of imposing a regulation that would ban this chemical is $18 million.If each person saved has a value equal to $10 million,how many people must the policy affect for benefits to exceed costs

• A)1301
• B)1801
• C)2501
• D)3601

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