Refer to the information provided in Figure 17.1 below to answer the question(s) that follow.  Figure 17.1 Refer to Figure 17.1. Dmitri has two job offers when he graduates from college. Dmitri views the offers as identical, except for the salary terms. The first offer is at a fixed annual salary of $40,000. The second offer is at a fixed salary of $20,000 plus a possible bonus of $40,000. Dmitri believes that he has a 50-50 chance of earning the bonus. Dmitri's expected utility from the first job offer is ________ and it is ________ from the second job offer.

A. 180; 160
B. 180; 110
C. 90; 160
D. 180; 210


Answer: A

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