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1 . I flip two fair and independent coins. If the first coin comes up heads, you win \$1. If the second coin comes up heads, you win \$2. (Thus, if both coins come up heads, you win \$3.) Define the random variable $X$ to be the amount of dollars that you win. What is the expected value of $X$?
(a)
3
(b)
2
(c)
3/2
(d)
5/2