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A and B throw a die alternatively till one of them gets a 6 and wins the game. Find their respective probabilities of winning, if A starts first.

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To solve the problem of finding the probabilities of A and B winning the game when they throw a die alternately until one of them gets a 6, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Define the Probabilities**: - The probability of success (getting a 6) when throwing a die is \( P(S) = \frac{1}{6} \). - The probability of failure (not getting a 6) is \( P(F) = 1 - P(S) = 1 - \frac{1}{6} = \frac{5}{6} \). ...
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