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A and B throw a pair of dice. A wins if the throws 6 before B throws 7 and B wins if he throws 7 throws 6. If A begins, his chance of winning is

A

`(5)/(61)`

B

`(30)/(61)`

C

`(35)/(61)`

D

`(60)/(61)`

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