Problema Solution

A game show contestant gets one spin of a wheel and has a 50% chance of winning $1, a 25% chance of winning $100, a 15% chance of winning $500,and a 10%chance of winning $1000. Find the expected value of one spin.Be sure to write a sentence explaining your answer.

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E(x)=1*0.50+100*0.25+500*0.15+1000*0.10


E(x) = $200.5


The expected value of the spin is $200.50.