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Debbie Gartner
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That's not really the pareto principle.  But, while the expected dollar value is the same, I'd go for the $200 w/ greater odds..because I'd still be thrilled to win $200...and not much of a difference of happiness w/ $800.  So, overall, I'd come out ahead w/ the added happiness.

Apr 17, 2015 10:56 PM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
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How much am I betting?

Apr 18, 2015 06:11 AM
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Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
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This is more of a measure of who is risk averse.  I'd roll the dice and try for the $800.  I'm almost always lucky at the slots, so I'm thinking this will be same. 

Apr 18, 2015 02:32 AM
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James Hoff
Century 21 Award - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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80% of "effect" comes from 20% of the "causes" ... 

I'd take the $200 but the 80/20 rule I think is based more around effort and work put in to get something out as opposed to a matter of chance.

Apr 18, 2015 01:57 AM
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
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$200

 

Apr 17, 2015 11:26 PM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
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Praful Thakkar The 80% chance of winning $200 is more in your favor. In theory, according to the Pareto principle, since 20% causes 80% of the effect, the chance of winning $800 would seem more likely. When it comes to gambling, I would still go with the odds of winning.

Apr 17, 2015 10:41 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
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I would try for $200.

Apr 17, 2015 09:45 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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I'd go for the $200--the odds are with me. (And maybe the force is with me, too!)

Apr 17, 2015 09:32 PM
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TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
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 I would choose the $200. The $200 can be invested and earn interest. Besides, the odds are more your favor.

Apr 17, 2015 06:47 PM
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Ajay Pandya
e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH
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I'd take chance, Praful. $800 for 20%. I am lucky, you know that.

Apr 23, 2018 10:00 PM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
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Setunsky nailed this one!

Sep 24, 2017 04:53 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
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I will go with the $200 risk. Very interesting answers.

Sep 08, 2016 11:00 AM
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Trumps Elite
Keller Williams Realty Acadiana - Lafayette, LA
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I'd go with the 80% because I'm not much of a gambler. I always go with the safe route. Praful which would you choose? :)

Apr 24, 2015 11:17 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
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You are right - this has nothing to do with Pareto Principle - this question has something to do with psychology.

People who opted for $200 are 'safe' and those who opted for $800 are risk takers.

What did you choose?

Apr 20, 2015 03:40 PM