Example 3-51. A and B alternately cut a pack of cards and the pack is shuffled after each cut. If A starts and the game is continued until one cuts a diamond, what are the respective chances of A and B first cutting a diamond ?
Example 3-51. A and B alternately cut a pack of cards and the pack is shuffled after each cut. If A starts and the game is continued until one cuts a diamond, what are the respective chances of A and B first cutting a diamond ?
Chapter8: Sequences, Series,and Probability
Section8.6: Counting Principles
Problem 65E
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