A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134753119
Author: Sheldon Ross
Publisher: PEARSON
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An extensive study of 1200 fun size packs of M&Ms was done to determine the average number of blue M&Ms per pack. The study found that a pack has at most 5 blue M&Ms. The table below is a summary of the study.

Number of blue M&Ms per pack 0 1 2 3 4 5
Frequency 30 186 537 240 151 56

Complete the table below to find the expected value of blue M&Ms per fun size pack.
Round answers to three decimal places.

Value

(# blue M&Ms per pack)

Probability Value x Probability
0    
1    
2    
3    
4    
5    

Expected Value = ____________ blue M&Ms per pack

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