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A grab bag contains 12 packages worth $.70 each, 15 packages $.40 cents each, and 25 packages worth $.30 each. What is the expected value if you have to pay $.50 to pick one package at random?

 

A.-$0.08

B.$0.01

C.$0.47

D.$0.00

 

 

i got 47 but i don't know it that is true can someone help me plz.

 Jul 25, 2019
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N=12+15+25=52P[70c]=1252=313P[40c]=1552=513P[30c]=2552 E=70313+40513+30255250=20526$0.08

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 Jul 25, 2019
edited by Rom  Jul 25, 2019
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How do you pay neg? Just curious.

tommarvoloriddle  Jul 25, 2019
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I believ it just means you are PAYING MORE than the expected return....by 8 cents

ElectricPavlov  Jul 25, 2019
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I think that the company pays you.

tommarvoloriddle  Jul 25, 2019
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it means on average you win less than the 50c you paid to play.

Rom  Jul 26, 2019

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