At time 0, I have $2. At times 1,2, . . , I play a game in which I bet $1. With probability 0.081, I win the game, and with probability {{Q6q}, I lose the game. My goal is to increase my capital to $4 and as soon as I do, the game is over. The game is also over if my capital is reduced to 0. Determine the probability that the player eventually reaches $4.

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Q6) At time 0, I have $2. At times 1,2, . . , I play a game in which I bet $1. With probability 0.081, I win the game, and with probability {{Q6q}, I lose the game. My goal is to increase my capital to $4 and as soon as I do, the game is over. The game is also over if my capital is reduced to 0. Determine the probability that the player eventually reaches $4.

Q7) In Q6, how may transitions (turns) is required to end the game.

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