Assume you want to start your own small business. You like to open a bakery or nail salon. We assume that the set up cost is the same for both of them and you should invest 1000$. In terms of profit: if you open a bakery for the first year there is 35% chance that you earn 30% and 65% chance that you earn 15%. For the second year, there is 45% chance that you earn 50% and there is 55% chance that you earn 20%. If you open a nail salon, for the first year there is 25% chance that you 60% and 75% chance that you earn 40%. For the second year, there is 80% chance that you earn 30% and 20% chance that you earn 60%. Which business is a better investment that gives you the higher profit for your investment?

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Assume you want to start your own small business. You like to open a bakery or nail salon. We assume that the set up cost is the same for both of them and you should invest 1000$. In terms of profit: if you open a bakery for the first year there is 35% chance that you earn 30% and 65% chance that you earn 15%. For the second year, there is 45% chance that you earn 50% and there is 55% chance that you earn 20%. If you open a nail salon, for the first year there is 25% chance that you 60% and 75% chance that you earn 40%. For the second year, there is 80% chance that you earn 30% and 20% chance that you earn 60%. Which business is a better investment that gives you the higher profit for your investment?

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