The expected value of an​ accountant's profit and loss analysis is 0. Explain what this means.         Question content area bottom Part 1 Choose the correct answer below.

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The expected value of an​ accountant's profit and loss analysis is 0. Explain what this means.
 
 
 
 

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Choose the correct answer below.
 
 
A.
Since the expected value cannot be less than​ 0, an expected value of 0 means that the average money gained is equal to or less than the average money spent.
 
B.
An expected value of 0 means that there was not any money gained or spent.
 
C.
An expected value cannot be equal to 0.
 
D.
An expected value of 0 means that the average money gained is equal to the average money​ spent, representing the​ break-even point.
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