Suppose Brandon's Indifference Curves Are Defined as U = (3/4)√F_S

question 48

Multiple Choice

Suppose Brandon's indifference curves are defined as U = (3/4) √F_S + (1/4) √F_H,where F_S is consumption during sunny weather and F_H is consumption during a hurricane.Further suppose Brandon receives 64 units of food when it is sunny and 16 units when there is a hurricane.If the probability of sunshine is Π = 0.75,expected food consumption is:

• A) 28.
• B) 40.
• C) 52.
• D) 80.

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