The probability distribution for the annual benefit of a project is listed below. Calculate the expected value if EV = otcome A x probability A + oputcome B x probability B +..... Annual benefit $3000 $9000 15,000 Probability 0.5 0.3 0.2   a. 720 b. 9000 c. 7200 d. 3600

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The probability distribution for the annual benefit of a project is listed below. Calculate the expected value if

EV = otcome A x probability A + oputcome B x probability B +.....

Annual benefit $3000 $9000 15,000

Probability 0.5 0.3 0.2

 

a. 720

b. 9000

c. 7200

d. 3600

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