SOLUTION: A farmer loses $70,000when the summer is too dry and makes $110,000 when the growing season is moderate. The probability of the growing season being too dry is 35%. What is the ex

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Question 364400: A farmer loses $70,000when the summer is too dry and makes $110,000 when the growing season is moderate. The probability of the growing season being too dry is 35%. What is the expectation for profit?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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.65*110000-.35*70000=$47,000 expected profit.
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Ed