Multiple Choice
Refer to the information provided in Figure 17.1 below to answer the question(s) that follow. Figure 17.1
-Refer to Figure 17.1. John has two job offers when he graduates from college. John views the offers as identical, except for the salary terms. The first offer is at a fixed annual salary of $50,000. The second offer is at a fixed salary of $20,000 plus a possible bonus of $60,000. John believes that he has a 50-50 chance of earning the bonus. What is the expected value of John's income for each job offer?
A) $50,000 for the first offer and $80,000 for the second offer
B) $50,000 for the first offer and $50,000 for the second offer
C) $50,000 for the first offer and $30,000 for the second offer
D) $25,000 for the first offer and $50,000 for the second offer
Correct Answer:

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