In Problem 9, Billy Has a Von Neumann-Morgenstern Utility Function

question 15

Multiple Choice

In Problem 9, Billy has a von Neumann-Morgenstern utility function U(c) . If Billy is not injured this season, he will receive an income of 16 million dollars. If he is injured, his income will be only 10,000 dollars. The probability that he will be injured is .1 and the probability that he will not be injured is .9. His expected utility is

• A) 3,610 dollars.
• B) 7,220 dollars.
• C) 100,000 dollars.
• D) between 15 and 16 million dollars.
• E) 14,440 dollars.

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Definitions:

Margin Of Safety

A financial ratio that measures the difference between actual sales and the break-even point, indicating the cushion a company has before incurring a loss.

Break-Even Sales

The point at which total revenues equal total costs, resulting in zero profit.

Operating Leverage

A financial metric that measures the degree to which a firm or project can increase operating income by increasing revenue.

Net Operating Income

A company's revenue minus its operating expenses, excluding taxes and interest, indicating the profitability of its core business activities.