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Expected Value — Quiz

Question 1 • Algebra II

A business has an opportunity to invest 35 dollars comma 000 If the investment is a success, the business earns a profit of 150 dollars comma 000 Otherwise, the investment will result in a total loss of all monies. If the investment has 0 point 2 7 chance of success, which equation correctly models the expected value of this investment?

Answer
A
0 point 2 7 times open paren 150 comma 000 minus 35 comma 000 close paren is equal to cap e times cap x
B
0 point 2 7 times open paren 115 comma 000 close paren plus 0 point 7 3 times open paren negative 35 comma 000 close paren is equal to cap e times cap x
C
0 point 2 7 times open paren 150 comma 000 close paren plus 0 point 7 3 times open paren negative 35 comma 000 close paren is equal to cap e times cap x
D
150 comma 000 minus 0 point 7 3 times open paren 35 comma 000 close paren is equal to cap e times cap x
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