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In each turn of a game you toss two coins. If 2 heads come up, you win 2 points and if 1 head comes up you win 1 point. If no heads come up, you lose 3 points.

What is the expected value of the number of points for each turn?

–0.25

0

0.25

0.5

User Trutane
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Answer:

0.25

Explanation:

User Alexander Gryzlov
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The answer is 1/4 of a possibility so its 0.25

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