Next Year, a Cash Flow Is Expected to Be $1,000

question 39

Multiple Choice

Next year, a cash flow is expected to be $1,000.00 (40% probability) or $2,000.00 (60% probability) . The following year, the same cash flow possibilities exist in the same manner as the previous year. What is the probability of the cash flow in the second year being $2,000.00?

• A)36%
• B)60%
• C)24%
• D)16%

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