Mathematics

Gaige Pollard

23 April, 22:00

A construction company plans to invest in a building project. There is a 25% chance that the company will lose $40,000, a 35% chance of a break even, and a 40% chance of a $30,000 profit. Based on this, what should the company do?

A)

The expected value is $2,000, so the company should proceed with the project.

B)

The expected value is $22,000, so the company should proceed with the project.

C)

The expected value is - $2,000, so the company should not proceed with the project.

D)

The expected value is $-22,000, so the company should not proceed with the project.