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Problem 3
4.2 Expected Value: The Mean of a Discrete Random Variable
A pawn shop owner buys an old Pentax camera from a customer. There is a 35% chance of making $200 off the deal, a 45% chance of breaking even, or a 20% chance of losing $50. What is the expected profit?
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