A High School is organizing a raffle. The main prize is a $2000 laptop. Other prizes are 2 tablets worth $900 each, and one $500 gift card. 2000 tickets are sold at $20 each. What is the expected value of purchasing one ticket?

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  1. A High School is organizing a raffle. The main prize is a $2000 laptop. Other prizes are 2 tablets worth $900 each, and one $500 gift card.

    2000 tickets are sold at $20 each. What is the expected value of purchasing one ticket?

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