Refer to the data provided in Table 17.1 below to answer the following question(s). The table shows the relationship between income and utility for Jane.Table 17.1 IncomeTotal Utility $00$20,00025$40,00045$60,00060$80,00070Refer to Table 17.1. Suppose Jane has a 1/3 chance of becoming disabled in any given year. If she does become disabled, she will earn $0. If Jane does not become disabled, she will earn her usual salary of $60,000. Jane has the opportunity to purchase disability insurance for $20,000 which will pay her her full salary in the event she becomes disabled. Jane's utility per year with the policy is ________ and her expected utility without the policy is ________.
A. 60; 40
B. 45; 45
C. 20; 45
D. 45; 40
Answer: D
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