Consider the two options in the following table, both of which have random outcomes: a. Determine the
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Consider the two options in the following table, both of which have random outcomes:
a. Determine the expected value of each option.
b. Determine the variance and standard deviation of each option.
c. Which option is mostrisky?
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Option 1 Option 2 Prabability of Outcome Possible Outcomes ($ Probability Possible OSS of Outcome Oulcomes ($) 1/16 4/16 6/16 4/16 1/16 150 300 750 300 150 1/5 1/5 1/5 1/5 1/5 120 255 1,500 255 120
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