Wilson Is Watching Two Different Roulette-Type Games at a Local

question 35

Multiple Choice

Wilson is watching two different roulette-type games at a local charity bazaar.Each game costs $1.00 to play.In one game there are ten different numbers,and if the number he selects comes up,he will win $12.00.In the other game there are 100 different numbers,but if the number he selects comes up,he will win $50.00.Based on expected value theory,Wilson should

• A) play the second game because it has a higher expected value.
• B) play either one of the games because they both have the same expected value.
• C) not play either game because they both have such low odds of winning.
• D) play the first game because it has a higher expected value.