A Suit of Standard Playing Cards Has Thirteen Cards

question 7

Essay

A suit of standard playing cards has thirteen cards. Suppose the suit of hearts is thoroughlyshuffled and that you have the opportunity to play the following game:
You win $10 if youchoose the ten or queen of hearts, you lose $5 if you choose the jack or king of hearts, youwin $2 if you choose the five or seven of hearts, and you lose $10 if you choose the ace ofhearts. With any other outcome you will win or lose nothing. Complete the table thatshows the probability distribution. Would it be sensible to play this game?
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Winnings } & \text { Probability } \\ \hline + \$ 10 & \\ \hline - \$ 5 & \\ \hline + \$ 2 & \\ \hline - \$ 10 & \\ \hline 0 & \\ \hline \end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Egoistic Suicides

A concept by Emile Durkheim referring to suicides resulting from a lack of integration of the individual into society.

Integrated

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Rituals

Are prescribed procedures for conducting ceremonial acts, often with a symbolic significance in societies.

Beliefs

Convictions or acceptances that certain things are true or real, often held without immediate evidence.