Figure 14-2

question 401

Multiple Choice

Figure 14-2. The figure shows a utility function for Mary Ann.
-Refer to Figure 14-2. Suppose Mary Ann begins with $1,050 in wealth. Which of the following coin-flip bets would she definitely not be willing to accept?

• A)If it is "heads," she wins $100; if it is tails, she loses $95.
• B)If it is "heads," she wins $150; if it is tails, she loses $150.
• C)If it is "heads," she wins $150; if it is tails, she loses $140.
• D)She definitely would not accept any of these bets.

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