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bachelor in business administration
Polytechnic State University Sanluis
Jan-2006 - Nov-2010
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Polytechnic State University
Jan-2012 - Nov-2016
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Harvard Square Academy (HS2)
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Four years ago, Victor Consuelo purchased a very reliable automobile (as rated by a reputable consumer advocacy publication). His warranty has just expired, but the manufacturer has just offered him a 5-year, bumper-to bumper warranty extension. The warranty costs $3,400. Consuelo constructs the following probability distribution with respect to anticipated costs if he chooses not to purchase the extended warranty.
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a. Calculate Victor's expected cost.
b. Given your answer in part (a), should Victor purchase the extended warranty (assume risk neutrality)? Explain.
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