Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Introduction to probability

Introduction to probability — practice question

The chance that Jamie hits a target is $\frac{1}{3}$. The chance that he lands a hit on the target for the first time on his $n$th attempt is $\frac{64}{2187}$.
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Determine the value of $n$.

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