Mel Is Thinking of Going on a Cruise

question 30

Multiple Choice

Mel is thinking of going on a cruise. Mel values a cruise in nice weather at $2,000 and values a cruise in bad weather at $50. The probability of nice weather is 60% and the probability of bad weather is 40%. Trip insurance is sometimes available. If purchased, it allows travelers to delay the cruise until the weather is nice. If Mel is risk-neutral, then in the absence of trip insurance, the most she will be willing to pay for the cruise is _______.

• A)$1,200
• B)$1,250
• C)$1,220
• D)$1,000

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