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**Insurance Policy Expected Value Calculation**

Suppose a life insurance company sells a $260,000 one-year term life insurance policy to a 19-year-old female for $200. The probability that the female survives the year is 0.999637. Compute and interpret the expected value of this policy for the insurance company.

**Calculation**:
- The expected value is $[Box for input].
- (Round to two decimal places as needed.)

This calculation helps the insurance company determine the average expected profit or loss from selling this policy to a 19-year-old female, taking into account the probability of payout.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Insurance Policy Expected Value Calculation** Suppose a life insurance company sells a $260,000 one-year term life insurance policy to a 19-year-old female for $200. The probability that the female survives the year is 0.999637. Compute and interpret the expected value of this policy for the insurance company. **Calculation**: - The expected value is $[Box for input]. - (Round to two decimal places as needed.) This calculation helps the insurance company determine the average expected profit or loss from selling this policy to a 19-year-old female, taking into account the probability of payout.
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