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A person buys a lottery ticket in 50 lotteres, in each of which his chance of winning a prize is `(1)/(100)`.
What is the probability that he will win a prize at least once?

A

`1-((98)/(100))^(50)`

B

`1-((97)/(100))^(50)`

C

`1-((99)/(100))^(50)`

D

None of these

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