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Wilfred’s expected utility function is px1^0.5+(1−p)x2^0.5, where p is the probability that he consumes x1 and 1 - p is the probability that he consumes x2. Wilfred is offered a choice between getting a sure payment of $Z or a lottery in which he receives $2500 with probability p = 0.4 and $3700 with probability 1 - p.
- Wilfred will choose the sure payment if Z > CE and the lottery if Z < CE, where the value of CE is equal to ___
(please round your final answer to two decimal places if necessary)
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