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The initial position is k=17. Applying the gambler's ruin hitting probability and mean hitting time gives
P(vase survives)=2017​,E[time to fall]=17(20−17)=51 minutes.​
(1)
For comparison, the original central starting position k=10 would give probability 1/2 and mean time 100 minutes.

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