College Algebra 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305115546
ISBN 13: 978-1-30511-554-5

Chapter 9, Counting and Probability - Section 9.4 - Expected Value - 9.4 Exercises - Page 680: 6

Answer

$\$2.50$

Work Step by Step

Both events are equally likely: $3\times0.5 + 2\times 0.5 = 2.50$ The expected outcome is $\$2.50$.
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