Eric Works at an Electronics Store in a Mall

Multiple Choice

Eric works at an electronics store in a mall. Eric doesn't like to work hard, and it costs him $100 to do so. Eric's employer cannot observe whether Eric works hard. If Eric works hard, there is a 90% probability that electronics goods profits will equal $400 a day and a 10% probability that electronics goods profits will equal $100 a day. If Eric shirks, there is a 90% probability that electronics goods profits will equal $100 a day and a 10% probability that electronics goods profits will equal $400 a day. Suppose Eric is paid $200 if electronics goods profits are $400 a day and $50 if electronics goods profits are $100 a day. Eric will _____ because the net gain of _____ from shirking is _____ than the net gain of _____ from working hard.

A) shirk; $50; more; $45
B) shirk; $75; more; $65
C) work hard; $45; less; $185
D) work hard; $65; less; $85