Suppose a local charity decides to raise money by raffling a quilt worth $300, a dinner for two worth $100, and 2 cds worth $20 each. A total of 2000 tickets are sold for $1 each. Find the expected payback for a person who buys a ticket in the raffle.

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Suppose a local charity decides to raise money by raffling a quilt worth $300, a dinner for two worth $100, and 2 cds worth $20 each. A total of 2000 tickets are sold for $1 each. Find the expected payback for a person who buys a ticket in the raffle. 

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