In a game, a man wins Rs. 100 if he gets 5 or 6 on a throw of a fair die and loses Rs. 50…
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In a game, a man wins Rs. 100 if he gets 5 or 6 on a throw of a fair die and loses Rs. 50 for getting any other number on the die. If the decides to throw the die either till he gets a five or a six or to a maximum of three throws, then his expected gain/loss (in rupees) is:
- \(\frac{400}{3} \text { loss }\)
- 0
- \(\frac{400}{9} \text { loss }\)
- \(\frac{400}{3} \text { gain }\)
Answer
(B) 0
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