A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780134753119
Author: Sheldon Ross
Publisher: PEARSON
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dice game works like this:
If you roll a 1, 2 or 5, you lose $60. If you roll a 3, you win $300. If you roll a 4 or 6, you win $20.
Should you play the game? Answer yes or no.
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Use expected values and decision theory to justify your answer. Please round the answer to two decimal places.
Expected value of four games is $__________.

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