10) An architect is considering bidding for the design of a new shopping mall. The cost of drawing plans
and submitting a model is $10,000. The probability of being awarded the bid is 0.09, and anticipated
profits are
$100,000, resulting in a possible gain of this amount minus the $10,000 cost for plans and a
model. What is the expected value in this situation? Answers without any work shown will
receive no credit.
A) $8000
B) $9000
C) -$1000
D) $8100