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Random Variables and Discrete Probability Distributions

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Raffle Example<br />

• A raffle has four prizes, a first<br />

prize of $500, a second prize of<br />

$200, two third prizes of $50, <strong>and</strong><br />

three fourth prizes of $10. Suppose<br />

1000 tickets are sold for $1 each.<br />

• Create the discrete probability<br />

distribution for someone who purchases<br />

one ticket for this raffle.

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