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33 When playing roulette at a casino, a gambler is trying to decide whether to bet $5 on the number 16 or to bet $5 that the

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a)

expected value = P(winning)*net profit +P(losing) * net loss = 5/38*25+33/38*(-5) = -$1.05

b)

a$ 5 bet on number 16 is better because net loss is less in this as compared to other one.

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