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A die is rolled until a 6 is obtained. What is the probability that
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A die rolled until a 6 is obtained
We are to end up in the 2nd roll i.e., we get 6 in the 2nd roll. Let A be the event of getting a 6 in one roll of a dia.
`therefore P(A)=1/6 implies P(A.)=1-1/6=5/6`
`therefore` Probability of getting a 6 in the 2nd roll
`=5/6xx1/6=5/35`
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