Consider rolling 2 3-sided dice. Let X = the sum of the dice.  Let Y = the product of the dice. a Find the COV(X,Y) b. If a casino will pay the double the sum of the dice plus the product of the dice, would you play if they charged $6 to play?

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Consider rolling 2 3-sided dice. Let X = the sum of the dice.  Let Y = the product of the dice.

a Find the COV(X,Y)

b. If a casino will pay the double the sum of the dice plus the product of the dice, would you play if they charged $6 to play?

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