Jane Street

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Jane Street

An asymmetrical 12-sided die has a 40% chance of rolling a 12, and the remaining faces are equally likely. Two people each choose a number between 1 and 12. The person whose chosen number is closer to the result of the die roll wins. Which number should you choose to maximize your chances of winning?

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