Two coins are taken at random (without replacement) from a bag containing 6 nickels, 5 dimes, and 4 quarters. Let X denote the random variable given by the total value of the two coins. Find E(X). (Round your answer to four decimal places.)
Two coins are taken at random (without replacement) from a bag containing 6 nickels, 5 dimes, and 4 quarters. Let X denote the random variable given by the total value of the two coins. Find E(X). (Round your answer to four decimal places.)
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Chapter10: Sequences, Series, And Probability
Section10.8: Probability
Problem 18E
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Two coins are taken at random (without replacement) from a bag containing 6 nickels, 5 dimes, and 4 quarters. Let X denote the random variable given by the total value of the two coins. Find E(X). (Round your answer to four decimal places.)
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