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Let X be the damage incurred (in $) in a certain type of
Chapter 4, Problem 36E(choose chapter or problem)
Let X be the damage incurred (in $) in a certain type of accident during a given year. Possible X values are 0, 1000, 5000, and 10000, with probabilities .8, .1, .08, and .02, respectively. A particular company offers a $500 deductible policy. If the company wishes its expected profit to be $100, what premium amount should it charge?
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Let X be the damage incurred (in $) in a certain type of accident during a given year. Possible X values are 0, 1000, 5000, and 10000, with probabilities .8, .1, .08, and .02, respectively. A particular company offers a $500 deductible policy. If the company wishes its expected profit to be $100, what premium amount should it charge?
ANSWER:Answer Step 1 of 3 Let x=The damage incurred y=premium should charge g=The cost to insurance company Then g(x)=x-500 y(x)=E(g(x))+100 P(x)= probability assigned