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A football player makes 75% of his 5-point shots and 25% his 7-point shots. Determine the expected value for a 7-point shot of the player.

A football player makes 75% of his 5-point shots and 25% his 7-point shots. Determine the expected value for a 7-point shot of the player. Correct Answer 5.25

Multiply the outcome by its probability, so the expected value becomes 0.75 * 7 points = 5.25.

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