What Is the Expected Payoff for Big Cure's Blockbuster Drug

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Multiple Choice

What is the expected payoff for Big Cure's Blockbuster drug?

• A)$100 million
• B)$0
• C)$1 billion
• D)$500 million
• E)$50 million

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