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An oil firm plans to drill 20 wells, each having a probability 0.2 of striking oil. Each well costs $20,000 to drill; a well that strikes oil will bring in $750,000 in revenue. Find the expected gain from the 20 wells.


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Pleasure

A feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction derived from an experience.

Self-determination Theory

A theory of motivation that posits people are most satisfied and perform best when they feel that their actions stem from their own desires rather than from external pressures.

Self-efficacy

An individual's belief in their own capability to complete tasks and reach goals, influencing motivation and performance.

Delayed Gratification

The ability to resist the temptation for an immediate reward and wait for a later reward.

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