Multiple Choice
Pete's expected utility function is pc1/21 + (1 -p) c1/22, where p is the probability that he consumes c1 and 1 - p is the probability that he consumes c2.Pete is offered a choice between getting a sure payment of $Z or a lottery in which he receives $1,600 with probability .80 or $14,400 with probability .20.Pete will choose the sure payment if
A) Z > 3,136 and the lottery if Z < 3,136.
B) Z > 8,768 and the lottery if Z < 8,768.
C) Z > 14,400 and the lottery if Z < 14,400.
D) Z > 2,368 and the lottery if Z < 2,368.
E) Z > 4,160 and the lottery if Z < 4,160.
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