a. What is the expected value of the amount the company can lose by taking the case to court?

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In a product liability case, a company can settle out of court for a loss of $350,000, or go to trial, losing $1,350,000 if found guilty and nothing if found not guilty.
Lawyers for the company estimate the probability of a not-guilty verdict to be .8. Complete parts (a) through (b) below.
a What is the expected value of the amount the company can lose by taking the case to court?
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Transcribed Image Text:11.8.13 E Question Help In a product liability case, a company can settle out of court for a loss of $350,000, or go to trial, losing $1,350,000 if found guilty and nothing if found not guilty. Lawyers for the company estimate the probability of a not-guilty verdict to be .8. Complete parts (a) through (b) below. a What is the expected value of the amount the company can lose by taking the case to court? Enter your answer in the answer box and then click Check Answer. rces Cherk Ansrr 1 part remaining Clear All hp
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