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In a game, two players X and Y are tossing a coin alternately. Whoever gets a 'head' first, wins the game and the game is terminated. Find the chance that player X will win the game if he starts?

In a game, two players X and Y are tossing a coin alternately. Whoever gets a 'head' first, wins the game and the game is terminated. Find the chance that player X will win the game if he starts? Correct Answer $$\frac{2}{3}$$

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