On any given day, a salesman can earn $0 with a 20% probability, $100 with a 40% probability, or $300 with a 20% probability. His expected earnings equal
A) $0.
B) $100 because that is the most likely outcome.
C) $100 because that is what he will earn on average.
D) $200 because that is what he will earn on average.
ANSWER
C
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