Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 74

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions :
Scenario: Diversification
Morris is considering investing $10 000 in a sunglass company or a rain poncho company.If it is a rainy year and he invests only in the sunglass company,he will lose $5 000.However,if it is a rainy year and he invests only in the rain poncho company,he will earn $10 000.If it is a sunny year and he invests only in the sunglass company,he will earn $10 000;if he invests only in the rain poncho company,he will lose $5 000 in a sunny year.There is a 50% chance of a sunny year and a 50% chance of a rainy year.
-(Scenario: Diversification) Use Scenario: Diversification.If Morris invests all of his money in the rain poncho company,what is his expected gain or loss?

• A) a loss of $2 500
• B) to break even
• C) a gain of $2 500
• D) a gain of $10 000

Understand the concept of product liability and distinguish between different types of product defects.

Identify the defenses available in product liability cases.

Recognize the role of government regulation and premarket approval in product liability.

Analyze the applicability of statutes of repose in product liability cases.

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