An exploration well in a prospect has a cost of $10 milion and a chance of discovery of 20%. What is the minimum NPV in millions of dollars that this prospect must generate to justify the well? Input your answer in the space provided.

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An exploration well in a prospect has a cost of $10 milion and a chance of discovery of 20%. What is the minimum NPV in millions of dollars that this prospect
must generate to justify the well? Input your answer in the space provided.
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