Suppose an asset has a return of $416 with probability of 85% and a return of $980 with probability 15%. а. What is the expected return (i.e. expected value) of the asset? If a risk averse person were given a choice between the above gamble and $400 guaranteed, which one would they pick? b.

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Suppose an asset has a return of $416 with probability of 85% and a return of
$980 with probability 15%.
What is the expected return (i.e. expected value) of the asset?
а.
b.
If a risk averse person were given a choice between the above gamble and
$400 guaranteed, which one would they pick?
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose an asset has a return of $416 with probability of 85% and a return of $980 with probability 15%. What is the expected return (i.e. expected value) of the asset? а. b. If a risk averse person were given a choice between the above gamble and $400 guaranteed, which one would they pick?
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