Dice payoff via Wald
You roll a die repeatedly and are paid the face value of every roll, including the last. A 4, 5, or 6 forces another roll; the game stops as soon as you roll a 1, 2, or 3. What is your expected total payoff (in dollars)?
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- How many rolls do you expect to make?
- Wald: .
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