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Compute the expected return for the following investment
State of nature Probability Return
Boom 25% 20%
Average 60% 8%
Recession 15% 0%
Compute the expected return for the following investment
State of nature | Probability | Return | Probability X Return | ||||
Boom | 25% | 20% | 5.00% | (25% X 20% =5%) | |||
Average | 60% | 8% | 4.80% | (60% X 8% = 4.80%) | |||
Recession | 15% | 0% | 0.00% | (15% X 0% = 0%) | |||
Expected Investment Return | 9.80% | (5% + 4.80%+0% = 9.80%) |
(5% + 4.80%+0% = 9.80%)