The expected gross winnings are

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Fifteen thousand raffle tickets are sold. One first prize of ​$2000​, two second prizes of ​$750​, and three third prizes of $300 each will be​ awarded, with all winners selected randomly. If you purchased one​ ticket, what are your expected gross​ winnings?
 
The expected gross winnings are ____.

 
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