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The probability of India winning a test match againest England is `(2)/(3)`. Assuming independence from match to match, the probability that in a 7 match series India's third win occurs at the fifth match, is

A

`(8)/(27)`

B

`(16)/(81)`

C

`(8)/(81)`

D

`(32)/(81)`

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