Amanda has injured her leg and may not be able to play in the next basketball game. If she can play, the coach estimates that the team will score 68 points. If she is not able to play, the coach estimates that the team will score 54 points. The doctor states there is a 50% chance that she will be able to play and a 50% chance that she will not be able to play. Determine the expected number of points the team

Amanda has injured her leg and may not be able to play in the next basketball game. If she can play, the coach estimates that the team will score 68 points. If she is not able to play, the coach estimates that the team will score 54 points. The doctor states there is a 50% chance that she will be able to play and a 50% chance that she will not be able to play. Determine the expected number of points the team

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

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