You own a lottery ticket, which has a 1 percent chance (0.01) of winning $1,000.
Expected value from lottery ticket = 0.01(1000) + 0.99(0)
Expected value of lottery ticket = $10
A)
Expected value = $10
Offered value = $12
Since the individual prefered keeping the ticket having an expected value lower than the money offered in return, it means the individual is risk loving
B)
Expected value = $10
Money Jennifer would accept = $9
This means Jennifer is risk averse, as she prefers a sure shot money which is lower than the expected value of the lottery.
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