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Win (+$0); 30% chance. Lose Big (-$1,000k); 50% chance. Litigate: Trial Cost-$100k. Lose Small (-$300k); 20% chance. Note: The probabilities of all uncertain outcomes must add up to 100%. Settle; -$600k. Win; $0 EV. Litigate: Trial Cost-$100k. Lose Big; -$500k EV.
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Win (+$0); 30% chance Lose Big (-$1,000k); 50% chance Litigate: Trial Cost-$100k Lose Small (-$300k); 20% chance Note: The probabilities of all uncertain outcomes must add up to 100% Settle; -$600k Win; $0 EV Litigate: Trial Cost-$100k Lose Big; -$500k EV Lose Small; -$60k EV -$660 EV -$600 EV Note: To calculate expected values, work backward (right-to left) in a decision tree Settle; -$600k