Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileProbability_uva-expected-value-1136-en_uva-expected-value-1136-en
    nameuva-expected-value-1136-en
    sectionProbability/Elementary Probability/Random variables/Expected value
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, TRUE, FALSE, FALSE
    TypeConceptual, Calculation
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty1.256
    p-value0.8773

    Question

    The probability of winning €100 in a gambling game is 0.1 and the probability of losing €10 is 0.9. Calculate the average amount a player will win per gamble if he plays the gambling game for a long time. What is the win or loss per game?


    1. FALSE: € 0.00 (no profit or loss)
    2. TRUE: € 1.00 (profit)
    3. FALSE:
      • € 10.00 (loss)
    4. FALSE: € 100.00 (profit)

    1. €0.00 (no profit or loss): Incorrect
    2. € 1.00 (profit): Correct
      • € 10.00 (loss): Incorrect
    3. € 100.00 (profit): Incorrect