There is a .09983 probability  that a randomly selected 33-year old male lives through the year.  A life insurance company charges $171 for insuring the male will live through the year.  If the male does not survive the year, the policy pays out $90,000 as a death benefit. If the 33 year old male purchases the policy, what is his expected value?

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There is a .09983 probability  that a randomly selected 33-year old male lives through the year.  A life insurance company charges $171 for insuring the male will live through the year.  If the male does not survive the year, the policy pays out $90,000 as a death benefit. If the 33 year old male purchases the policy, what is his expected value?

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