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Old 10-07-2003, 03:22 PM
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Default Very simple expectation problem

Gambling game, a man is paid $3 if he draws a J or Q, $5 if he draws K or A from ordinary deck. Any other card and he loses. How much should he pay to play if the game is fair? The only reason I ask is that I think a book has the answer wrong.

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