
A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134753119
Author: Sheldon Ross
Publisher: PEARSON
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Consider the following scenario.
the five-number bet
(a) Find the expected value of each $1 bet in roulette. (Round your answer to three decimal places.)
___ dollars
(b) Interpret it. (Round your answer to one decimal place.)
___ dollars
(b) Interpret it. (Round your answer to one decimal place.)
Over time, you should expect to lose about cents for every dollar you bet.
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