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QuizMultiple Choice

Expected Value

Question 5 of 8 • Algebra 2 MP 2,3,4 CHS

Harlene tosses two number cubes. If a sum of 8 or 12 comes up, she gets 9 points. If not, she loses 2 points. What is the expected value of the number of points for one roll?

Answer
A
Negative two-thirds
Option A
B
Negative one-sixth
Option B
C
one-sixth
Option C
D
Two-thirds
Option D
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