First to roll a six
You and an opponent take turns rolling a single fair die, and you roll first. The first person to roll a six wins immediately. What is the probability that you (the first roller) win? Give a decimal to four places.
Show hints (2)+
- After both players miss, it's the same game again - set up .
- Solve the one-line equation; the answer exceeds .
Answer
Reveal answer →Final answer
0.5455 (± 0.001)
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