-Suppose You Purchase a Collectible Baseball Card from an Acquaintance

question 33

Multiple Choice

-Suppose you purchase a collectible baseball card from an acquaintance for $50. You think it could be worth $1,000 with a 10% probability and $0 with a 90% probability. What is your expected value for the baseball card?

• A)$150
• B)$100
• C)$1000
• D)$50

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Credit Period

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