Deviation from the Mean · Variance

Lesson 3

Nikolai Chukhin · Alexander S. Kulikov

Problem. Returning to the previously considered game: with probability \(2/3\) you win \(n\) rubles, with probability \(1/3\) you lose \(2n-3\) rubles.

Despite the fact that on average you will win one ruble in such a game, you risk losing more as \(n\) increases. Find the variance of your winnings.

5 points