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Problem 185 of 333MediumProbabilityP185
Roll up to three times
You roll a fair die and are paid its face value in dollars. After the first or second roll you may stop and take that payout, or roll again. If you reach the third roll you must take it. What is the game worth under optimal play, and what is the stopping rule?
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