In a game,a man wins a rupee for a six and loses a rupee for any other number when a fair die is thrown. The man decides to throw a die thrice but to quit as and when he gets a six. Find the expected value of the amount he wins or loses. (in $/216$)

  • A
    $11$
  • B
    $13$
  • C
    $15$
  • D
    $17$

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