Question

The roulette version X has 39 pockets (19 red, 19 black, and one green pocket), the roulette version Y has 43 pockets (20 red, 20 black, and three green pockets). Assume you lose the whole bet if the ball falls into a pocket with a different color. a. How much money do you lose in the long run per game if you always bet one Euro on the red color playing version X? b. How much money do you lose in the long run per game if you always bet one Euro on the red color playing version Y?

Answer 1

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