Question 1148611
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The probability to win is  {{{1/38}}}.


The probability to loss is  {{{37/38}}}.


Hence, the expected value of playing one game is


    {{{35*(1/38)}}} - {{{1*(37/38)}}} = {{{35/38}}} - {{{37/38}}} = -{{{2/38}}} = -{{{1/19}}}  of a dollar.    <U>ANSWER</U>
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