SOLUTION: Can any one help me with this problem. Suppose that I am rolling 2 dice. If the total comes out to an odd number I am paid $1. If the total is 4 or 8 then I am paid $5. What is t

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Question 439688: Can any one help me with this problem.
Suppose that I am rolling 2 dice. If the total comes out to an odd number I am paid $1. If the total is 4 or 8 then I am paid $5. What is the expected value of this game?
Thanks,
Kim

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


No way to tell. You didn't say how much it costs to play each time.


John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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