Question:

Consider a lottery with two possible outcomes:

Rupees 100 with probability 0.6
Rupees 50 with probability 0.4 The maximum amount that a risk-neutral person would be willing to pay to play the above lottery equals Rupees _________ (in integer).

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For a risk-neutral person, the maximum amount they would pay for a lottery is the expected value, which is the weighted average of the possible outcomes.
Updated On: Nov 21, 2025
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Correct Answer: 80

Solution and Explanation

For a risk-neutral person, the maximum amount they would be willing to pay for the lottery is the expected value of the lottery. The expected value \( E \) is given by: \[ E = (100 \times 0.6) + (50 \times 0.4) = 60 + 20 = 80. \] Thus, the maximum amount the person would be willing to pay is Rupees \( 80 \).
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