Question: so i had a question for part a do we calculate the standard deviation sqrt(50,000-2500)^2 or sqrt(50,000-2500)^2 *5% and for part b is the expected

so i had a question for part a do we calculate the standard deviation sqrt(50,000-2500)^2 or sqrt(50,000-2500)^2 *5%

and for part b is the expected loss = 5%(5% *50,000)

Suppose you just bought a new sports car. Based on historical data of the city you live in, there is a 5% chance that a car gets severely damaged within the first five years of purchase. If your car gets severely damaged, your estimated loss is $50,000.

Now you have the option of buying a premium insurance plan that can cover your loss if your car gets severely damaged within the next five years. The insurance plan costs $2,000 total and it covers your loss with 95% probability (i.e., if you severely damage your car within the first five years, with 95% chance, the insurance company covers your loss).

a. What is yourexpected lossif you don't get the insurance? What is the standard deviation of the loss?

b. What is yourexpected lossif you get the insurance? What is the standard deviation of the loss?

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