document.write( "Question 1171208: The student government is selling raffle tickets to raise money for a school activity. A raffle ticket costs $1. There is 1 winning ticket out of the 2000 tickets sold. The winner gets a prize worth $75. Round your answers to the nearest cent.\r
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document.write( "What is the probability you win if you purchase one raffle ticket? \r
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document.write( "What is the expected value (to you) of one raffle ticket? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #796135 by Boreal(15235)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 1/2000. \n" ); document.write( "It is $75*1/2000-$1*1999/2000=0.0375-0.9995=-$0.96. \n" ); document.write( " |