Refer to the data provided in Table 17.6 below to answer the following question(s). The table shows the relationship between income and utility for Isabel.Table 17.6 IncomeTotal Utility $00 $40,00020 $80,00050$120,00090$160,000150Refer to Table 17.6. From the table, we can see that Isabel is
A. risk-neutral.
B. risk-averse.
C. risk-loving.
D. We cannot determine Isabel's attitude toward risk from the table.
Answer: C
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