SOLUTION: Nicola, Stephanie, Kathryn, and William, in that order, take turns at rolling a fair die until one of them throws a 6. What is the probability that William is the first to

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Question 956992: Nicola, Stephanie, Kathryn, and William, in that order, take turns at rolling a fair die until one of them throws a 6.
What is the probability that William is the first to throw a 6?

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
So 3 others didn't roll a 6 and he did.
P=%285%2F6%29%285%2F6%29%285%2F6%29%281%2F6%29
P=125%2F1296