An investor buys £10,000 of shares. She believes that there is 70% chance the value of the shares will increase to £12,000, and a 30% chance their value will decrease to £7,500 over a year. What is the expected monetary value (EMV) in a year? A) 9.500

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An investor buys £10,000 of shares. She believes that there is 70% chance the
value of the shares will increase to £12,000, and a 30% chance their value will
decrease to £7,500 over a year. What is the expected monetary value (EMV) in a
year?
A) 9,500
B) 11,800
C) 12,250
D) 10,650
Transcribed Image Text:An investor buys £10,000 of shares. She believes that there is 70% chance the value of the shares will increase to £12,000, and a 30% chance their value will decrease to £7,500 over a year. What is the expected monetary value (EMV) in a year? A) 9,500 B) 11,800 C) 12,250 D) 10,650
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