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Don is considering bringing a lawsuit against the Dummote Company. His lawyer estimates that there is a 70% chance Don will make $70,000, a 20% chance Don will break even, and a 10% chance they will lose the case and Don will need to pay $30 in legal fees. Estimate Don's expected gain or loss if he proceeds with the lawsuit.

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          Don is considering bringing a lawsuit against the Dummote Company. His lawyer estimates that there is a 70% chance Don will make $70,000, a 20% chance Don will break even, and a 10% chance they will lose the case and Don will need to pay $30 in legal fees. Estimate Don's expected gain or loss if he proceeds with the lawsuit.

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Don is considering bringing a lawsuit against the Dummote Company. His lawyer estimates that there is a 70% chance Don will make $70,000, a 20% chance Don will break even, and a 10% chance they will lose the case and Don will need to pay $30 in legal fees. Estimate Don's expected gain or loss if he proceeds with the lawsuit.