document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1180666>Question 1180666</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> An investment opportunity has 15% chance of making $2500, a 34% chance of making $1300, a 11% chance of breaking even. and a 40% chance of loosing $1600. What is the expected value for the investment? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Straightforward application of the definition of expected value:<br><BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Use a calculator if needed....<br><BR>\n" );
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