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Published on: August 14, 2026
Two persons A and B take turns in throwing a pair of dice. The first person to through 9 from both dice will be avoided the prize. If A throws first then the probability that B wins the game is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
The probability of throwing 9 with two dice 
The probability of not throwing 
with two dice 
If A is to win he should throw 9 in 1 st or 3 rd or 5 th attempt
If B is to win, he should throw, 9 in 2 nd , 4 th attempt
B ′ ′ s chances 
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