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document.write( "Random Variable Values: -2 and 398<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Probability Values : 249/250 and 1/250<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Expected Winnings: (249/250)(-2)+(1/250)398 = -0.4 or -40 cents<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "You can expect to lose 40 cents each time you play.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "You can decide whether that is fair.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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