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counting and probability intermediate

Problem

An unfair coin lands on heads with probability , on tails with probability , and on its edge with probability . If it comes up heads, I win 4 dollars. If it comes up tails, I lose 1 dollar. But if it lands on its edge, I lose 10 dollars. What is the expected winnings from one flip? Express your answer as a dollar value, rounded to the nearest cent.
Solution
The expected value is
Final answer
\$0.20