Question: Problem 13-27 (Algorithmic) In a certain state lottery, a lottery ticket costs $5. In terms of the decision to purchase or not to purchase a

Problem 13-27 (Algorithmic) In a certain state

Problem 13-27 (Algorithmic) In a certain state lottery, a lottery ticket costs $5. In terms of the decision to purchase or not to purchase a lottery ticket, suppose that the following payoff table applies: State of Nature Win Lose Decision Alternatives 51 52 200000 -5 Purchase Lottery Ticket, di Do Not Purchase Lottery Ticket, da 0 0 a. A realistic estimate of the chances of winning is 1 in 300,000. Use the expected value approach to recommend a decision. If required, round your answer to two decimal places. If the amount is zero enter "O". Recommended decision: Expected Value = $ -Purchase Lottery Ticket Do Not Purchase Lottery Ticket b. If a particular decision maker assigns an indifference probability of 0.00001 to the $0 payoff. Would this individual purchase a lottery ticket? Decision: Use expected utility to justify your answer. If required, round your answer to five decimal places. Expected Utility

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