alleryStart learning →You may gain Rs 40 or Rs 100 with equal chance. What is the value of this expectation?
ARs 70
BRs 60
CRs 140
DRs 100
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Rs 70
With equal chances the expectation is the average of the two gains, (40 + 100)/2 = Rs 70.
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