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Probability of solving specific problem independently by A and B are `(1)/(2)` and `(1)/(3)` respectively. If both try to solve the problem independently, find the probability that
(i) the problem is solved (ii) exactly one of them solves the problem.

A

`(3)/(4)`

B

`(1)/(2)`

C

`(2)/(3)`

D

`(7)/(8)`

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