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A dice is thrown repeatedly. If `5` or `6` appears, person wins Rs. 100 otherwise he loses Rs. 50. he does it until he wins Rs. 100 or he tosses maximum for 3 times. Then find the expected gain (A) `400/3` gain (B) `400/9` gain (C) `0` (D) `400/3` loss

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