Find the expected value.

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The Falcons’ starting running back injured his knee in last week’s game.  There is a 35% chance that he will play in the next game.  If he can play in the next game, he will likely rush 80 yards.  If he does not play, the backup running back will likely rush 60 yards.  Find the expected value.

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Let X denote the rush

X = 80 with a probability of 0.35

 and X = 60 with a probability of 0.65

 

Expected value:

E(X)=80*0.35 + 60*0.65 = 67

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