26. Jim calculates he has a 15% chance of throwing a ringer every time he pitches horseshoes. What is the probability he gets his first ringer on the 3rd toss? 0.333 0.004 0.167 0.108

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26. Jim calculates he has a 15% chance of throwing a ringer every time he pitches horseshoes. What is the probability he gets his first ringer on the 3rd toss?

0.333

0.004

0.167

0.108

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