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A and B toss a coin alternately till one of them gets a head and wins the game. The probability of A's winning if A starts the game is

A

\frac{1}{2}

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B

\frac{1}{3}

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C

\frac{2}{3}

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D

\frac{1}{4}

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Solution

The correct option is D $\frac{1}{2}$
Probability of A winning $=$ Probability of getting a head $= \frac{1}{2}$

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