Four persons $A$, $B$, $C$ and $D$ throw an unbiased die, turn by turn, in succession till one gets an even number and wins the game. What is the probability that $A$ wins if $A$ begins?

  • A
    $\frac{1}{4}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{7}{12}$
  • D
    $\frac{8}{15}$

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