Problem 1. Let x be the level of precaution, w=16 is the marginal cost of precaution, p(x)=1/x is the probability of an accident, and A=10,000 is the cost of an accident. Find the efficient precaution level.

Problem 1. Let x be the level of precaution, w=16 is the marginal cost of precaution, p(x)=1/x is the probability of an accident, and A=10,000 is the cost of an accident. Find the efficient precaution level.

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Problem 1. Let x be the level of precaution, w=16 is the marginal cost of precaution, p(x)=1/x is
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precaution level.

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