A discrete random variable takes values with probabilities respectively. Find the expected value .

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B.

**Answer: . Why not the others:** is the unweighted average ; and result from arithmetic addition errors.
  1. Step 1: The expected value of a discrete random variable is .
  2. Step 2: Multiply and sum: .

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