-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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Discretionary Income

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