document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1126510>Question 1126510</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> In the game of roulette, a player can place a $5 bet on the number 17 and have a 1/38 probability of winning. If the metal ball lands on the 17, the player wins $175. Otherwise, the casino takes the player's $5. What is the expected value of the game to the player?  </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "(1/38)*$175 + (37/38)*(-$5) = ($175-$185)/38 = -$10/38<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "or about negative 26.3 cents </SPAN>\n" );
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