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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Definitions:

Cerumen Impaction

A condition where earwax accumulates to excessive levels within the ear canal, potentially leading to hearing loss, discomfort, or other complications.

Otitis

Inflammation or infection of the ear, which can affect different parts of the ear leading to conditions such as otitis media or externa.

Otosclerosis

A disorder of the middle ear that causes hearing loss due to abnormal bone growth around the stapes bone, which can immobilize it and prevent sound from entering the inner ear.

Pruritus

The medical term for itching, a symptom that can result from various conditions and cause a desire to scratch.