. Calculate the expected value. $_____ b. How much should the company charge as an average premium so that it breaks even on its claim cost? $______ c. How much should the company charge to make a profit of $50 per policy?

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The table shows claims and their probabilities for an insurance company.

Amount of claim 

( to the nearest $20,000)

     Probability
                    $0        0.70
              $20,000        0.18
              $40,000        0.05
              $60,000        0.05
              $80,000        0.01
            $100,000         0.01

a. Calculate the expected value.

$_____

b. How much should the company charge as an average premium so that it breaks even on its claim cost?

$______

c. How much should the company charge to make a profit of $50 per policy?

$_____

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