An auto insurance company determines the probability of a car accident is about 2% and that, if an accident occurs, the average pay off amount is $3500. How much should the car insurance company charge per policy so that it's expected value per policy is $400?

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Chapter9: Sequences, Probability And Counting Theory
Section9.7: Probability
Problem 1SE: What term is used to express the likelihood of an event occurring? Are there restrictions on its...
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An auto insurance company determines the probability of a car accident is about 2% and that, if an accident occurs, the average pay off amount is $3500. How much should the car insurance company charge per policy so that it's expected value per policy is $400? 

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