SOLUTION: Compute the expected value for the number on which the pointer lands if the probabilities for the three regions are 1/2, 1/3, and 1/6 respectively.
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Question 1142166: Compute the expected value for the number on which the pointer lands if the probabilities for the three regions are 1/2, 1/3, and 1/6 respectively.
Answer by greenestamps(13195) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Not enough information.
You need to tell the value of each region.
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