Jenny owns a home in a heavily wooded area. If there is a 1-in-25 chance of fire in the area, what is her expected loss given the following possible outcomes: • Minor smoke damage: cost = $6000, probability = 50% • Exterior fire damage: cost = $16000, probability = 30% • Everything ruined: cost = $155000, probability = 5% Answer Choices: $622 $7080 $312 $880

Jenny owns a home in a heavily wooded area. If there is a 1-in-25 chance of fire in the area, what is her expected loss given the following possible outcomes: • Minor smoke damage: cost = $6000, probability = 50% • Exterior fire damage: cost = $16000, probability = 30% • Everything ruined: cost = $155000, probability = 5% Answer Choices: $622 $7080 $312 $880

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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