If a Gambler Rolls Two Dice and Gets a Sum

question 21

Multiple Choice

If a gambler rolls two dice and gets a sum of 10, he wins $10, and if he gets a sum of three, he wins $20. The cost to play the game is $5. What is the expectation of this game?

• A) $3.06
• B) -$2.78
• C) -$3.06
• D) $2.78

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