Reference no: EM133186223

Bob is considering buying Ann's car, which is equally likely to be in good condition, or with a hidden defect. While Ann knows the car's condition, Bob doesn't, and cannot figure it out before actually buying it (as issues will become apparent to him only after a few months of driving). Bob wants to make a take-it-or-leave-it offer to Ann. He values the used car at$12,000 if it is in good condition, and at$8,000 if it has a defect. He knows that Ann's value for the car is$11,000 if it is in good condition, and$6,000 if it has a defect. Assuming that Bob maximizes his expected payoff and knows that Ann maximizes her own payoff, what will be his take-it-or-leave-it offer for her car? Explain.