In a random experiment,a fair die is rolled until two fours are obtained in succession. The probability that the experiment will end in the fifth throw of the die is equal to

  • A
    $\frac{200}{6^5}$
  • B
    $\frac{150}{6^5}$
  • C
    $\frac{225}{6^5}$
  • D
    $\frac{175}{6^5}$

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