Expected Value Theory

Bob is in his final year of high school. He is interested in 5 universities but he is only allowed to apply to 3 schools. From the MacLean's university rankings he has data on all 5 universities. Use Expected Value Theory to determine which schools Bob should apply to.

University

Acceptance Probability

Reputation Score

     

A

.5

13

B

.3

17

C

.6

12

D

.4

18

E

.7

11

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