If When a Coin Is Tossed the Observance of a Head

question 76

Multiple Choice

If when a coin is tossed the observance of a head rewards you with a dollar and the observance of a tail costs you fifty cents,how much would you expect to gain after 20 tosses?

• A) $5.00
• B) $7.50
• C) $10.00
• D) $15.00

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