3. A friend devises a game that is played by rolling 2 dice. If its outcome is both greater than 4, you will get $9; otherwise, you pay $1. Compute the expected value for this game.

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3. A friend devises a game that is played by rolling 2 dice. If its outcome is both greater than 4, you will get $9;
otherwise, you pay $1. Compute the expected value for this game.
Transcribed Image Text:3. A friend devises a game that is played by rolling 2 dice. If its outcome is both greater than 4, you will get $9; otherwise, you pay $1. Compute the expected value for this game.
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