Optlon 1 Option 2 Probability of Possible Probablity Possible Outcome Outcomes ($) of Outcome Outcomes ($) 1/16 150 1/5 120 4/16 300 1/5 255 6/16 750 1/5 1,500 4/16 300 1/5 255 1/16 150 1/5 120

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