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A die is thrown again and again until three sixes are obtained. Find the probability of obtaining the third six in the sixth throw of the die.
Solution:
p = probability of success = , q = probability of failure = Third six comes at the 6th throw so the remaining two sixes can appear in any of the previous 5 throws. Probability of obtaining 2 sixes in 5 throws = 6th throw definitely gives six with probability = Required Probability = × 10 × =
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