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David, the promoter of an outdoor​ concert, expects a net profit of​ $100,000, unless it​ rains, which would reduce the net profit to ​$40,000. The probability of rain is 0.25. For a premium of ​$26,000 David can purchase insurance coverage that would pay him​ $100,000 in case of rain. Based on expected​ values, which is​ David's wiser choice in this​ situation?


David (should or should not) purchase the insurance because the expected profit if he buys insurance is ​$_________. This is (less than, equal to or greater than) the expected profit if he does not buy​ insurance, which is ​$______________.

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