Suppose a radar-activated braking system that can help prevent crashes is an option on a new car. It costs $600 and reduces the chance of dying in an auto accident by 1/700. The implicit value placed on life by a person who does not have the system installed is therefore:

A. exactly $600.
B. at least $420,000.
C. at least $432,000.
D. less than $420,000.


Answer: D

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