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Solid gold. There is a 50% chance that the price of gold will go up $25 an ounce; a 20% chance that it will remain the same; and a 30% chance that it will drop to $40 an ounce. What is the expected value of a purchase of gold? Given your answer, would you invest in gold at this time if gold cost $375 per ounce?
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