A Suit of Standard Playing Cards Has Thirteen Cards

question 9

Essay

A suit of standard playing cards has thirteen cards. Suppose the suit of hearts is thoroughly shuffled and that you have the opportunity to play the following game: You win $10 if you choose the ten or queen of hearts, you lose $5 if you choose the jack or king of hearts, you win $2 if you choose the five or seven of hearts, and you lose $10 if you choose the ace of hearts. With any other outcome you will win or lose nothing. Complete the table that shows the probability distribution. Would it be sensible to play this game?

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