Scenario 5.2: Randy and Samantha Are Shopping for New Cars (One Each)

question 91

Multiple Choice

Scenario 5.2:
Randy and Samantha are shopping for new cars (one each) . Randy expects to pay $15,000 with 1/5 probability and $20,000 with 4/5 probability. Samantha expects to pay $12,000 with 1/4 probability and $20,000 with 3/4 probability.
-Refer to Scenario 5.2. Randy's expected expense for his car is:

• A) $20,000.
• B) $19,000.
• C) $18,000.
• D) $17,500.
• E) $15,000.

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Definitions:

Mutually Exclusive

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