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Four persons A, B, C and D throw an unbiased die, turn by turn, in succession till one gets an even number and win the game. What is the probability that A wins the game if A begins ?

A

`(1)/(4)`

B

`(1)/(2)`

C

`(7)/(15)`

D

`(8)/(15)`

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