A new game is being introduced at the Hard Rock Cafe.  A ball is spun around a wheel until it comes to rest in one of many spots.  Whatever is listed in that spot will be the player's winnings.  If the wheel has 7 spots labeled $1, 9 spots labeled $2, and 6 spots labeled $10, how much should a player expect to win on average? Round to the nearest cent.

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A new game is being introduced at the Hard Rock Cafe.  A ball is spun around a wheel until it comes to rest in one of many spots.  Whatever is listed in that spot will be the player's winnings.  If the wheel has 7 spots labeled $1, 9 spots labeled $2, and 6 spots labeled $10, how much should a player expect to win on average?

Round to the nearest cent.

 

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