$A$ coin is tossed until a head appears or it has been tossed thrice. Given that a head does not appear on the first toss,what is the probability that the coin is tossed thrice?

  • A
    $\frac{1}{2}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{3}{4}$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{4}$

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