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Bill estimates that 20 people will attend the seminar if it does not rain and 12 people will attend if it rains. The weather forecast indicates a 40% chance it will not rain and a 60% chance it will rain on the day of the seminar. Determine the expected number of people who will attend the seminar.

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12 people will attend
User Bram Janssen
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E(X)=20*0.4+12*0.6=15.2
The answer is 15.2 people.
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