When a fair die is thrown, the probability of obtaining a "1" is 1/6. Alexander throws such a die repeatedly. Calculate the probability that:
(a) he throws at least three "1"'s in his first twenty throws
(b) he throws his first "1" on his third throw;
(c) he throws his second "1" on his twelfth throw
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answer:
(a)0.6713
(b)25/216
(c)0.0493