A man rolls a fair die again and again until he obtains a 5 or 6. Calculate the probability that he will require 5 throws.

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012
1st Edition
ISBN:9780547587776
Author:HOLT MCDOUGAL
Publisher:HOLT MCDOUGAL
Chapter6: Ratio, Proportion, And Probability
Section6.7: Probability And Odds
Problem 1C
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A man rolls a fair die again and again until he
obtains a 5 or 6. Calculate the probability that
he will require 5 throws.
Transcribed Image Text:A man rolls a fair die again and again until he obtains a 5 or 6. Calculate the probability that he will require 5 throws.
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