Solve the problem.In a certain animal species, the probability that a female will have 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4 offspring in a given year is .31, .21, .19, .17, and .12 respectively. Find the expected number of offspring.

A. 2
B. 1.58
C. 1.38
D. 1.75


Answer: B

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A. {A, B, C, D, E}, {B, C, D, E}, {A, C, D, E}, {A, B, D, E}, {A, B, C, E}, {C, D, E}, {C, D}, {D, E} B. {A, B, C, D, E}, {B, C, D, E}, {A, C, D, E}, {A, B, D, E}, {A, B, C, E}, {C, D, E} C. {A, B, C, D, E}, {B, C, D, E}, {A, C, D, E}, {A, B, D, E} D. {A, B, C, D, E}, {B, C, D, E}, {A, C, D, E}, {C, D, E}

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A. $16,500
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D. $12,000

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Solve the problem.A barge takes 5 hours to move (at a constant rate) downstream for 45 miles, helped by a current of 2 miles per hour. If the barge's engines are set at the same pace, find the time of its return trip against the current.

A. 9 hr B. 90 hr C. 5 hr D. 7 hr

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