Suppose someone is given the option of having either a guaranteed $20 a 21 % chance at $9, otherwise you get of $30. What is the expected value of Option 2?

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Suppose someone is given the option of having either a guaranteed $20 a 21 % chance at $9, otherwise you get of $30. What is the expected value of Option 2? 

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