The possible returns and associated probabilities of two independent projects are as follows:It has been...

The expected value of the total return is $41,500 gain.

The probability of the total return being a loss is 0.10.

The probability of making a total return of exactly $5,000 gain is 0.02.

The probability of the total return being a gain is less than 1.00.

The expected value of the total return is $40,000 gain.