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4 November, 03:07

Suppose a basketball player has made 223223 out of 406406 free throws. If the player makes the next 22 free throws, I will pay you $20$ 20. Otherwise you pay me $8$ 8. Step 1 of 2 : Find the expected value of the proposition. Round your answer to two decimal places. Losses must be expressed as negative values.

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  1. 4 November, 03:20
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    Expected value E = $0.45

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Expected value E = P*w - P'*l

    Where;

    P = probability of making the next 2 throw.

    P = 223/406 * 223/406 = 0.3017

    P' = probability of not making a throw.

    P' = 1 - P = 1 - 0.3017

    P' = 0.6983

    w = expected win = $20

    l = Expected loss = $8

    Substituting the values;

    E = 0.3017 * $20 - 0.6983 * $8

    E = $0.4476

    Expected value E = $0.45
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