An asset is valued at $200,000 with EF=0.25 and ARO=2. What is the ALE?
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Why "$100,000" is the right answer
SLE = 200,000 × 0.25 = $50,000. ALE = SLE × ARO = $50,000 × 2 = $100,000. The ALE is the headline figure used to compare risks quantitatively.
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