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

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Multiple Choice

-Ashton has the utility of wealth curve shown in the above figure. He owns a sports car worth $30,000, and that is his only wealth. Ashton is a careless driver and there is a 30 percent chance that he will have an accident within a year. If he does have an accident, his car is worthless. Ashton would have the same expected utility as he currently has if his wealth was ________ and he faced no uncertainty.

• A) $30,000
• B) $21,000
• C) $12,000
• D) $9,000

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