Multiple Choice
Quincy'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.Wilbur is offered a choice between getting a sure payment of $Z or a lottery in which he receives $3,600 with probability .60 and $12,100 with probability .40.Wilbur will choose the sure payment if
A) Z > 6,400 and the lottery if Z <6,400.
B) Z > 12,100 and the lottery if Z < 12,100.
C) Z > 9,250 and the lottery if Z < 9,250.
D) Z > 5,000 and the lottery if Z <5,000.
E) Z > 7,000 and the lottery if Z < 7,000.
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