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Suppose you pay $3.00 to roll a fair die with the understanding that you will get back $5 for rolling a 6 or a 5, nothing otherwise. You will not have your payment of $3.00 refunded. What is your expected net winnings?
A. − $3.00
B. − $1.33
C. $3.00
D. $5
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