A fair die is tossed repeatedly. A wins if two consecutive outcomes ∈ 1, 2 & B wins if…
Mathematics · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Statistics and Probability
A fair die is tossed repeatedly. A wins if two consecutive outcomes ∈{1, 2} & B wins if two consecutive outcomes ∈{3,4,5,6}. Find probability that A wins if the die is tossed repeatedly.
- \(\frac{1}{3}\)
- \(\frac{5}{21}\)
- \(\frac{1}{4}\)
- \(\frac{2}{5}\)
Answer
(B) 5 21
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