On Any Given Day We Know a Salesman Can Earn

question 109

Multiple Choice

On any given day we know a salesman can earn $0 with a 40% probability,$100 with a 20% probability or $300 with 40% probability.His expected earnings equal

• A) $0.
• B) $140.
• C) $300.
• D) It cannot be determined from the available information.

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Iterative Equivalent

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