The payoff (X) for a lottery game has the following probability distribution.
Payoff, X$0
$5
Probability0.8
0.2
What is the expected payoff? Is the game fair?

A. $0; Yes
B. $0.50; No
C. $1.00; No
D. $2.50; No


Answer: C

Mathematics

You might also like to view...

Choose the correct word. Any _____ different points determine exactly one plane.

A. three B. two

Mathematics

Solve the quadratic equation by completing the square.x2 + 3x - 9 = 0

A. x = 
B. x = 
C. x = 
D. x = -3 ± 3

Mathematics

Graph the function by starting with the graph of the basic function and then using the techniques of shifting, compressing, stretching, and/or reflecting.f(x) = |x|

A.

B.

C.

D.

Mathematics

Simplify the expression by combining like terms. 23.4y + 9.2 - 8.9y - 20.8

A. 15.5x - 11.6 B. 14.5x - 11.6 C. 14.5x + 11.6 D. 2.9x

Mathematics