We roll a pair of dice. If the sum of the dice is 7, you pay me $32. If the sum is not 7, I pay you the number of dollars indicated by the sum of the dice. What is your expected value for the game?

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anonymous · Answer

The Choices Are 

A $0.50

B –$9.50

C –$0.50

D $9.50

anonymous · Answer

does this mean I lose if i roll a 7?

anonymous · Answer

expected value is you win 50 cents in the long run...

anonymous · Answer

but how do we get it 
I have no idea

anonymous · Answer

lol... that's why i took a long time...:)

anonymous · Answer

okey got it it s okey I ll figure it out 
Sorry to bother you

anonymous · Answer

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no, it's not too bad... if you want i can continue...