In a game,a person wins $5$ rupees for getting a number greater than $4$ and loses $1$ rupee otherwise,when a fair die is thrown. $A$ man participates in the game and decides to quit as soon as he gets a number greater than $4$. If he plays for a maximum of $3$ throws,what is the expected value (mean value) of the amount he wins or loses?

  • A
    $\frac{9}{19}$
  • B
    $\frac{8}{19}$
  • C
    $\frac{19}{9}$
  • D
    $\frac{19}{8}$

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