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A,B,C in order toss a coin. A start s to toss the first one to throw a head wins. Assuming the game continues indefinite their respective chances of winning the game are

A

`4/7,2/7,1/7`

B

`1/7,4/7,2/7`

C

`2/7,4/7,1/7`

D

none

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