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There is a 35% chance that the amount of oil in a prospective field is 7 million barrels and a 65% chance of 13 million barrels. If the actual amount of oil is 7 million barrels, the present value of the cash flows from drilling will be $3 million. If the amount is 13 million barrels, the present value will be $8 million. The cost to drill the well is $5 million. Suppose, a test that costs $400,000 can verify the amount of oil under the ground, is it worth paying for the test? Please enter the full number as your answer. (i.e., 10,000,000 and NOT 10 million) What is the net present value of not testing? Number What is the net present value of testing? Number Should the company perform the test to verify the amount of oil under the ground? Test No Test

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