Figure 14.6 represents the market for health insurance. Suppose there are two types of consumers, low-cost consumers with $2,000 average medical expenses per year, and high-cost customers with $4,000 average medical expenses per year. Initially the insurance companies estimate that 40% of its customers are high-cost type. Compared to the outcome with pessimistic expectations, how many more customers buy health insurance?
A. 500
B. 1,300
C. 1,500
D. 1,600
Answer: C
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