Thread: Roll n fair dice problem - please help

Roll n fair dice, and let Xn be the maximum number that is rolled.
(a) [12pts] Compute E[Xn] as a function of n.
(b) [4pts] What is lim(n-> inf) E[Xn]?

I'm really confuse about this problem. Please help me figure out. Thanks!!!

Originally Posted by Yan

Roll n fair dice, and let Xn be the maximum number that is rolled.
(a) [12pts] Compute E[Xn] as a function of n.
(b) [4pts] What is lim(n-> inf) E[Xn]?

I'm really confuse about this problem. Please help me figure out. Thanks!!!

The fact that these questions are worth pts suggests that they are part of an assignment that counts towards your final grade. Plese read rule #6 here: http://www.mathhelpforum.com/math-he...ly-151429.html