Mike Owns a Car Worth $20,000, and That Is His

question 211

Essay

Mike owns a car worth $20,000, and that is his only wealth. There is a 10 percent chance that Mike will have an accident within a year. If he does have an accident, his car is worthless. What is Mike's expected wealth?

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