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In a particular game, a fair die is tossed. If the number of spots showing is either 4 or 5 you win $1, if the number of spots showing is 6 you win $4, and if the number of spots showing is 1, 2, or 3 you win nothing. Let X be the amount that you win.

Which of the following is the expected value of X?

a. $1.00
b. $2.50
c. $4.00
d. $6.00

User GuiFGDeo
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it should be b.$2.50
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