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5 May, 16:03

A charity is holding a raffle and sells 2000 tickets for $2 each. One ticket will win a grand

prize of $500. Two other tickets will be selected to win consolation prizes of $50 each.

Find the expected value if you buy one raffle ticket.

You would expect to lose $1.80 for each ticket purchased

You would expect to lose $ 1.55 for each ticket purchased

You would expect to lose $1.70 for each ticket purchased

You would expect to lose $1.60 for each ticket purchased

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  1. 5 May, 16:23
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    Lose $1.70 for each ticket you purchase

    Step-by-step explanation:

    ($500 x 1/2000) + ($50 x 2/2000) - $2

    $0.25 + $0.05 - $2

    -$1.70
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