Prospect X = ($4, 0.04 ; $15, 0.05 ; $24, 0.01 ; $38, p) What is the expected value of prospect X?

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Prospect X = ($4, 0.04 ; $15, 0.05 ; $24, 0.01 ; $38, p)

What is the expected value of prospect X?

(Hint 1: To answer this question, you'll need to first determine the value of "p").

(Hint 2: To determine "p", remember that probabilities sum to 1).

(Note: The answer may not be a whole number; please round to the nearest hundredth)

(Note: The numbers may change between questions, so read carefully)

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