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. From the table, we can see that Jane is

A. risk-neutral.
B. risk-averse.
C. risk-loving.
D. We cannot determine Jane's attitude toward risk from the table.


Answer: B

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