Probability
Infinite Series in Probability
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Grade 12

Question:

$A$ and $B$ throw a die alternately ($A$ throwing first) until one of them gets a six and wins the game. The probability that $A$ wins is:
(1) $\frac{1}{2}$
(2) $\frac{5}{11}$
(3) $\frac{6}{11}$
(4) $\frac{5}{6}$

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: Write $P(A \text{ wins})$ as an infinite geometric series — $A$ can win on his $1^{\text{st}}$ throw, or his $2^{\text{nd}}$ (after both fail once), or his $3^{\text{rd}}$, and so on — then sum the series.
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Correct Answer: (3)

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