A Casino wants to be the first major casino in downtown Charlotte. However, their casino may or may not meet expectations. Assume two initial outcomes - the casino (once built) will become highly regarded or not. If it is highly regarded, it will generate $300,000 per year in profit. If not, it will generate $100,000 per year in profit. There is a 70% it will become highly regarded. What is the expected value of the casino revenue each year?

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          A Casino wants to be the first major casino in downtown Charlotte.  However, their casino may or may not meet expectations.
Assume two initial outcomes - the casino (once built) will become highly regarded or not.  If it is highly regarded, it will generate $300,000 per year in profit.  If not, it will generate $100,000 per year in profit.  There is a 70% it will become highly regarded.
What is the expected value of the casino revenue each year?

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A Casino wants to be the first major casino in downtown Charlotte. However, their casino may or may not meet expectations. Assume two initial outcomes - the casino (once built) will become highly regarded or not. If it is highly regarded, it will generate $300,000 per year in profit. If not, it will generate $100,000 per year in profit. There is a 70% it will become highly regarded. What is the expected value of the casino revenue each year?