
Jon S. answered 04/02/22
Patient and Knowledgeable Math and English Tutor
outcome pay probability
win -3 0.5
loss 5 0.5
expected outcome = -3 * 0.5 + 5 * 0.5 = 1 gain
Kailey D.
asked 04/02/22Supposed a certain game is fair and costs $3 if you lose and has a net payoff of $5 if you win. The only possible outcomes of the game are winning and losing.
What is the probability of winning?
Jon S. answered 04/02/22
Patient and Knowledgeable Math and English Tutor
outcome pay probability
win -3 0.5
loss 5 0.5
expected outcome = -3 * 0.5 + 5 * 0.5 = 1 gain
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