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Published on: August 12, 2026
A fair die is tossed eight times. Probability that on the eighth throw a third six is observed is,
A
8 C 3 
B
C
D
None
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Third six occurs on 8th trial. It means that in first 7 trials we must exactly 2 sixes and 8th trial must result in a six.
⇒ ⇒ Required probability = 7 C 2 . (1/6) 2 . (5/6) 5 . (1/6) = 
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