Weighted Probability Calculator

Calculate weighted expected value from outcomes and probabilities or weights.

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Outcomes / values

Probabilities or weights

Weights do not need to add to 1; the calculator normalizes them.

Please enter valid values.

What this calculator teaches

Weighted probability is used when outcomes have different probabilities or different weights.

Expected value is the long-run average outcome if the same random process repeats many times.

Formula & Symbols

Concept	Formula	Meaning
Expected value	`E(X)=Σx_i p_i`	Multiply each value by its probability and add.
Normalize weights	`p_i=w_i/Σw_i`	Convert weights into probabilities.

Step-by-Step Examples

Example 1

Values 10, 20, 50 with probabilities .5, .3, .2

Multiply 10 by .5, 20 by .3, and 50 by .2.
Add the contributions.

✓ Expected value = 21.

Where students use this

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High school and college

Use the calculator to check homework and understand each step.

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Modeling and data

Connect formulas to tables, graphs, and real values.

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Science and engineering

Use the result inside physics, chemistry, engineering, and lab problems.

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Computer science

Apply the same math to algorithms, simulations, and numerical work.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

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Mixing notation with calculator input

Mathematical notation is compact, but calculators need explicit numbers and operators.

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Skipping domain restrictions

Some formulas only work when denominators are nonzero, logs have positive inputs, and square roots are valid.

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Rounding too early

Keep extra decimals while solving and round only the final answer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this calculator for learning or only answers? ▾

It is designed for both. The result panel gives the answer, while the examples and explanation show why the method works.

Can I use decimals and negatives? ▾

Yes, unless the specific topic has a restriction such as a positive base, positive radicand, or nonzero denominator.

Why might my answer differ from a textbook? ▾

Different rounding, equivalent algebraic forms, or a different interpretation of the input can produce a different-looking but equivalent result.

Does this replace solving by hand? ▾

No. It helps verify work and understand the steps, but students should still practice the method manually.

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Formula Explorer connections

Interpretation: This formula summarizes data, models uncertainty or supports inference about a population or random process. Assumption: The sampling design and distribution assumptions must match the data. Independence, sample size, outliers and measurement quality can materially affect interpretation.

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