A rock concert promoter has scheduled an outdoor concert
January 3rd, 2018
5.48 A rock concert promoter has scheduled an outdoor concert on July 4th. If it does not rain, the promoter will make $30,000. If it does rain, the promoter will lose $15,000 in guarantees made to the band and other expenses. The probability of rain on the 4th is .4.a What is the promoter’s expected profit? Is the expected profit a reasonable decision criterion?Explain.b How much should an insurance company charge to insure the promoter’s full losses? Explain your answer.