- Expected Values in a Dice Game of Chance:
- Let $p$ be the probability of throwing a 2 on a fair 6-sided die, and $q$ be the probability of not throwing a 2:
$$p = \frac{1}{6}, \quad q = 1 - p = \frac{5}{6}$$
- Player A starts first. A wins if they throw 2 on turn 1, or turn 3, or turn 5, etc.:
$$P(A) = p + q^2 p + q^4 p + \dots = \frac{p}{1 - q^2} = \frac{1/6}{1 - (25/36)} = \frac{1/6}{11/36} = \frac{6}{11}$$
- Player B wins if A fails on turn 1 and B throws 2 on turn 2, 4, 6, etc.:
$$P(B) = q p + q^3 p + q^5 p + \dots = q P(A) = \frac{5}{6} \times \frac{6}{11} = \frac{5}{11}$$
- Note that $P(A) + P(B) = \frac{6}{11} + \frac{5}{11} = 1$.
- Mathematical Expectations for Stake of Rs. 44:
- Expectation of A: $E(A) = 44 \times P(A) = 44 \times \frac{6}{11} = 24$ Rupees
- Expectation of B: $E(B) = 44 \times P(B) = 44 \times \frac{5}{11} = 20$ Rupees
- Conclusion: The expectations of A and B are 24 and 20 (Option 2).
Correct option: (2) 24 and 20