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The probability of India winning a test match against West Indies is 1/2. Assuming independence from match to match, find the probability that in a match series Indias second win occurs at the third test.

A

`(2)/(3)`

B

`(1)/(2)`

C

`(1)/(4)`

D

`(1)/(8)`

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