A Given Person Is Risk Neutral Through All Relevant Levels

question 31

Multiple Choice

A given person is risk neutral through all relevant levels of income.The expected utility of receiving an extra $5,000 with probability 0.5 and an extra $15,000 with probability 0.5 must be:

• A)larger than the utility of receiving an extra $10,000 with certainty.
• B)equal to the utility of receiving an extra $10,000 with certainty.
• C)smaller than the utility of receiving an extra $10,000 with certainty.
• D)larger than or equal to the utility of receiving an extra $10,000 with certainty, depending upon the initial level of income.
• E)smaller than or equal to the utility of receiving an extra $10,000 with certainty, depending upon the initial level of income.

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Definitions:

Standard Costs

The estimated costs associated with manufacturing, aimed at aiding budgeting and performance evaluation.

Direct Materials Purchases Variance

The difference between the actual costs of materials purchased and the expected (or standard) costs for the materials used.

Direct Materials

Direct materials are raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a product. They are an essential component of the total manufacturing cost of a product.

Variance

The difference between planned or expected performance and actual performance, often analyzed in budgeting and performance management.