Re: Kiddie question

In article <210220070824225871%edgar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
G. A. Edgar <edgar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
With no time limit, yes. (Each couple has more daughters than sons
eventually.)

This is like the strategy for winning at a casino: if you're ahead
stop; otherwise bet enough to cover your losses and make a bit more.
It works if you have an unlimited supply of money, but in that case
why would you be gambling?

-- Richard

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