A stock currently sells for $40. In the next month, there is a 60% chance that the stock price will double, and a 40% chance that the stock will drop 50%. In a month, you will sell the stock. Find the mean and standard deviation of your profit.

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A stock currently sells for $40. In the next month, there is a 60% chance that the stock price will double, and a 40% chance that the stock will drop 50%. In a month, you will sell the stock.

Find the mean and standard deviation of your profit.

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