A game is played using one die. If the die is rolled and shows 1, the player wins $20. If the die shows any number other than 1, the player wins nothing. Complete parts (a) through (b) below. a. If there is a charge of $4 to play the game, what is the game's expected value? (Round to the nearest cent.)

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A game is played using one die. If the die is rolled and shows 1, the player wins $20. If the die shows any number other than 1, the player wins nothing. Complete parts (a) through (b) below.

a. If there is a charge of $4 to play the game, what is the game's expected value?
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Transcribed Image Text:A game is played using one die. If the die is rolled and shows 1, the player wins $20. If the die shows any number other than 1, the player wins nothing. Complete parts (a) through (b) below. a. If there is a charge of $4 to play the game, what is the game's expected value? \[ \text{(Round to the nearest cent.)} \]
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