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In investment, a man can make a profit of ₹ 5,000 with a probability of 0.62 or a loss of ₹ 8,000 with a probability of 0.38. Find the expected gain

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In investment, a man can make a profit of ₹ 5,000 with a probability of 0.62 or a loss of ₹ 8,000 with a probability of 0.38. Find the expected gain

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X 5000 – 8000
P(X = x) 0.62 0.38

Let x be the random variable of getting gain in an Investment

E(x) be the random variable of getting gain in an Investment

E(x) = ΣPixi

= (0.62 × 5000) + [0.38 × (– 8000)]

= 3100 – 3040

E(x) = 60

∴ Expected gain = ₹ 60

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Chapter 6: Random Variable and Mathematical expectation - Exercise 6.2 [Page 140]

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Chapter 6 Random Variable and Mathematical expectation
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