Chapter 4: Q. 32 (page 285)
Use the following information to answer the next seven exercises: A ballet instructor is interested in knowing what percent of each year's class will continue on to the next, so that she can plan what classes to offer. Over the years, she has established the following probability distribution.
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On average, how many years would you expect a child to study ballet with this teacher?
Short Answer
On average, a youngster will spend