What is the expected value of the outcomes

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Firm X is considering a project and its analysts have projected the following outcomes and their probabilities. 30% chance of Net Income being $4,600; 45% chance of Net Income being $7,800 and 25% chance of Net Income being $13,500. What is the expected value of the outcomes?

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