Game of Craps Math Puzzle
The rules for a game of craps are:
If a 7 or an 11 is rolled on the first throw of two dice, the player wins.
If a 2, 3, or 12 is rolled, the player loses.
If any other number is rolled, the player continues to roll until
A 7 is rolled. - The player loses.
The original number is rolled. - The player wins.
What is the expected number of rolls per play?
Thanks to Greg A. Qualls.
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