Any risk-averse individual would always (Select all that applies) a) take a 30% chance at $100 rather than a sure $20. b) take a sure $20 rather than a 30% chance at $100. c) take a sure $2 rather than a 50% chance at $5 and a 50% chance at losing $1. d) take a 50% chance at $5 and a 50% chance at losing $1 rather than a sure $1.

Any risk-averse individual would always (Select all that applies) a) take a 30% chance at $100 rather than a sure $20. b) take a sure $20 rather than a 30% chance at $100. c) take a sure $2 rather than a 50% chance at $5 and a 50% chance at losing $1. d) take a 50% chance at $5 and a 50% chance at losing $1 rather than a sure $1.

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