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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 he 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 :

(1) 0

(2) 400/9 loss

(3) 400/3 loss

(4) 400/3 gain

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Correct option: (1) 0

Explanation:

P(S) = 5 or 6

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