John's utility of wealth curve is shown in the above figure. He currently has wealth of $20,000. If the state lottery offers a 1 in 10,000 chance of winning $10,000, John will

A) pay whatever price it takes to play.
B) pay $1 to play this game.
C) pay less than $1 to play this game.
D) not be willing to play this game at any price.


C

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