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A and B throw alternately a pair of dice. A wins if he throws 6 before B throws 7 and B wins if he throws 7 before A throws 6. Find their respective chance of winning, if A begins.

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To solve the problem, we need to calculate the probabilities of A and B winning the game based on the conditions given. Let's break it down step by step. ### Step 1: Calculate the probabilities of rolling a 6 and a 7 with two dice. 1. **Probability of rolling a sum of 6 (P(6))**: - The possible combinations to get a sum of 6 are: - (1, 5) - (2, 4) ...
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