The table shows claims and their probabilities for an insurance company. Use the table to answer parts a through c.       Amount of claim ​(to the nearest​ $50,000) Probability ​$0 0.65 ​$50,000 0.23 ​$100,000 0.05 ​$150,000 0.04 ​$200,000 0.02 ​$250,000 0.01   a.Calculate the expected value.

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The table shows claims and their probabilities for an insurance company. Use the table to answer parts a through c.
 
 
 
Amount of claim
​(to the nearest​ $50,000)
Probability
​$0
0.65
​$50,000
0.23
​$100,000
0.05
​$150,000
0.04
​$200,000
0.02
​$250,000
0.01
 
a.Calculate the expected value.
​$_______
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