Question 1203831
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milu is rolling a 6 sided die. She needs to roll a 6 to be able to begin playing a board game. She keeps rolling until she rolls a 6.
a) What is the probability she doesn't roll a 6 until her second attempt?
b) what is the probability she doesn't roll a 6 until her Third attempt?
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(a)  Question (a) asks to find the probability that first roll is not 6.

         P = {{{5/6}}}.



(b)  Question (b) asks to find the probability that NEITHER first NOR second roll is 6.


         P = {{{(5/6)*(5/6)}}} = {{{25/36}}}.    <U>ANSWER</U>
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Solved.