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In a random experiment, a fair die is rolled until two fours are obtained in succession.The probability that the experiment will end in the fifth throw of the die is equal to

A

`(150)/(6^(5))`

B

`(175)/(6^(5))`

C

`(200)/(6^(5))`

D

`(225)/(6^(5))`

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