Shenise is a star player for her women\'s basketball team. She has injured her a

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Shenise is a star player for her women's basketball team. She has injured her ankle, and it is doubtful that she will be able to play in an upcoming game. If Shenise can play, the coach estimates that the team will score 90 points. If Shenise is not able to play, the coach estimates that they will score 68 points. The team doctor estimates that there is a 60 % chance Shenise will play. Determine the number of points the team can expect to score. It is expected that the team will score nothing points.

Explanation / Answer

given Shenise can play, the coach estimates that the team will score 90 points. If Shenise is not able to play, the coach estimates that they will score 68 points

shenise score =90-68=22

given the probability of shenise playing =0.6

probability of not playing =1-0.6=0.4

expected score =90*0.6+68*0.4=81.2points

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