A company estimates that 0.8% of their products will fail after the original warranty period but within 2 years of the purchase, with a replacement cost of $250. If they offer a 2-year extended warranty for $35, what is the company's expected value of each warranty sold? Round your answer to the nearest cent.

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Section7.7: Simple And Compound Interest
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A company estimates that 0.8% of their products will fail
after the original warranty period but within 2 years of the
purchase, with a replacement cost of $250.
If they offer a 2-year extended warranty for $35, what is
the company's expected value of each warranty sold? Round
your answer to the nearest cent.
Transcribed Image Text:A company estimates that 0.8% of their products will fail after the original warranty period but within 2 years of the purchase, with a replacement cost of $250. If they offer a 2-year extended warranty for $35, what is the company's expected value of each warranty sold? Round your answer to the nearest cent.
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