Maths problems (interesting ones)

[FizMan]

You mean, for example, if I said, "Hey mtrawls, I'll pay you $20 to play <insert above mentioned game here> with me"?

[mtrawls]

Originally Posted by FizMan

You mean, for example, if I said, "Hey mtrawls, I'll pay you $20 to play <insert above mentioned game here> with me"?

Exactly. And for those interested in finding the answer without doing the math (shock! pure blasphemy, I daresay), try searching for the St. Petersburg Paradox from our good friend Bernoulli (ah, but which one?)