Probability Question #4

A gambler bets on one of the integers from 1 to 6. Three fair dice are then rolled. If the gambler’s number appears $k$ times ( $k = 1, 2, 3$ ), he wins latex k $. If his number fails to appear, he loses$ 1. Calculate the gambler’s expected winnings

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k	1	2	3
$P(X=k)$	$^3C_1(\frac{1}{6})(\frac{5}{6})^2$	$^3C_2(\frac{1}{6})^2(\frac{5}{6})$	$^3C_3(\frac{1}{6})^3$

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