Cool Probability Question

Discrete Mathematics Level 3

Tom and Brad shoot arrows at a target. They both shoot at the same time. For each shot the probability that the arrow hits the bull’s-eye is 0.2, independently of all other shots.

Find the probability that Tom takes (strictly) more shots than Brad to hit the bull’s-eye.

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