Question 1152969
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There are 3*4 = 12 face cards and the rest 52-12 = 40 cards are not face cards.


Hence, the expected value for this game is  


    {{{3*(12/52)}}} - {{{2*(40/52)}}} = {{{(3*12 - 2*40)/52}}} = {{{-44/52}}} = {{{-11/13}}} of a dollar.
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