Today’s Puzzle
You can reroll the die once and win dollars equal to the result of the second roll if you’re unhappy with the outcome of the first roll. However, if you decide to reroll, you can’t go back to the first roll. On average, how much would you hope to win?
What if you are allowed to reroll two more times? How about an infinite number of times?
I recommend you pause the article, grab your pen and paper, and give this a go. When you are ready, keep reading for the solution! ✒️
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