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@puzzleaday.bsky.socialExpected value is infinite. Each outcome (first heads on toss n) contributes exactly 1, so the sum diverges. That’s the paradox: the math says pay any finite amount, yet almost no one would because the huge payoffs are vanishingly rare.
Show PostNo, thinking more, the more times you play, the more you win per game
Show PostThe minimum you can win is $2. However, you could end up winning nothing...if an infinite number of tails are tossed consecutively then there's not going to be a winning heads...
Show Post1. The lesser of two evils. 2. Stay in tune. 3. Hijacking.
Show Post1) The lesser of two evils. 2) Stay in tune. 3) Hijacking.
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