Question:
A private detective figures that he has a one in ten chance
Last updated: 7/15/2022
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A private detective figures that he has a one in ten chance of recovering stolen property for his client. The expenses for the investigation will cost him $10,000, but the recovery fee is $80,000. Based ONLY on this information, should the private detective take the job? The expected value is $1,000, so the detective should take the job. The expected value is -$2,000, so the detective should not take the job. The expected value is $2,000, so the detective should take the job. The expected value is -$8,000, so the detective should not take the job.