John Smith Is Considering the Purchase of a Used Car

question 103

Essay

John Smith is considering the purchase of a used car that has a bank book value of $16,000. He believes that there is a 20% chance that the car's transmission is damaged. If the transmission is damaged, the car would be worth only $12,000 to Smith. What is the expected value of the car to Smith?

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